I bought the 846's after a bad experience with a pair of Asics walking shoes.  I went to the New Balance site and used their advisor function, filled out an online form and received a reply from them about a day later.  I thought they would push me toward their more expensive walking shoe, the 927, but they recommended this one.  I ordered them from Amazon and received them about 10 days later.  I haven't regretted the purchase at all.  I fitness walk between three and five miles per day, all on pavement. The shoes fit me well, like all NB shoes do.  My only regret is buying the Asics shoes first.  I should have trusted my instincts.