I love NB because they have widths and always fit my feet, but I'm sad to report that the left outside part of the heel started to separate from the shoe after approximately 90 days.  There were worn mostly for walking on a treadmill 3 times a week, so no undue stress was put on the shoe.

Either this was a defective shoe out of the box, or a flaw in the design.

Another area of wear was the padding in the upper heel area.  The lining and foam just wore away down to the plastic within a few months.

It's disappointing that NB, one of the few athletic shoe companies with several widths available has slipped a bit with this model.  Some of the materials and manufacturing methods are making for a less durable product.

Please, New Balance, step it up a notch, and I'll remain a lifelong loyal customer!