I love these shoes.  I purchased them for everday wear and they have been wonderful.  I wear workboots and spend a lot of time on concrete floors, so my feet need a comfy break when I am not at work.  These shoes are excellent for everyday and have held up surprisingly well.  I used to be a die hard fan of another major brand, but never had a pair of shoes last a year.  A coworker turned me to New Balance shoes for the "Made in the USA" label, and it turns out they have been the best everday "sneakers" I have owned in a long time.  I purchased my pair in July of 2010 and they are still in good shape.  The only reason I am considering buying another pair after nearly a year is so I can have a pair in black as well as the grey I already own.