Back in the day, New Balance shoes were the most comfortable, supportive walking shoe I've ever worn.
Something has happened to the company.
These shoes are NOT the same.  No longer comfortable.  No longer good-fitting.  The toe boxes have shrunk and the sewing on the inside of the shoe intrudes on the box.  This is the 2nd pair of New Balance shoes that have been unsatisfactory (defective?).
Needless to say, I will no longer be a New Balance customer.