Shoe is comfortable,lightweight and maintains quality as I have come to expect from New Balance. I returned original for one size down. I should have ordered my normal 9D size as these shoes conform to true U.S. size standards. Return was easy with UPS prepaid emailed label. Delivery was fast---2 or 3 Days. Here on California's Central Coast, online ordering overcomes the absence of adequate retail inventory. Amazon prices are very competitive.