the classic New Balance 993 cannot be beat; well constructed, pleasing gray color, made in the USA, what's not to like.  These run 1/2 small so order up.  The amazon.com price is terrific; I do not know why [...] another amazon.com company is still selling these for list price of $139

Get the new balance yankz bungee cord lace system $8 sold on amazon.com, these bungee laces make on and off a breeze. They do take a few minutes to adjust but then you are home free. The gray with black look great on these shoes.

Sure there are better running shoes; and the real devoted runners will choose something different I have the new balance 1121 and these are better.  But for a great quality USA made shoe with every size and width imaginable, the classic new balance 993 cannot be beat!