New Balance are my #1 choice for sneakers and I'm used to getting only the very best from them. These shoes, however, do not offer the foot support I'm used to. I've got flat feet and unless there's really good arch support, my feet start hurting afer a short while. Otherwise the shoes are very nice: light, insole is somewhat cutioned, my feet fit well within, mesh lining breathes well, the outer sole is thick and supports weight well. Despite the missing arch support, I've decided to keep them. True to size.