I was a long time New Balance fan...  "before it was popular"... then a few years ago, New Balance changed the basic shape, and I had problems w/ the New Balance.  I even tried a different size.  No go.  The great fit was GONE.

I remembered my daughter had always liked ASICS in her High School sports, so I tried them.  They fit great!

I think if you have a slightly wider foot than normal, ASICS fit better.

So if Nike is too narrow for you and New Balance changed for the worse on your foot, go w/ the ASICS.

PS  Their quality is GREAT.  My last pair just got old BEFORE the the tread wore out (unlike Merrells).