I've worn nothing but New Balance walking shoes for the past four years, and swear by them for durability and comfort. I have wide feet and appreciate being able to get wider shoes with larger toe boxes. These shoes lasted for about a year and a half of nearly daily wear (i would guess 300-400 miles in all), which is pretty much what I look for in shoes. They look good too, and so i can wear them to work or the the park. I will say that there is some variation in width from pair to pair, so over the years i have vacillated between EE and 4E. So if you have wide feet it might be good to compare the two widths before committing. On the whole, top notch product.