I've been buying New Balance shoes for about 15 years now. They're the only ones that have extra wide widths available (I wear an 11.5, 4E). They're very comfortable and long wearing. Buying on line is great so that I don't have to go to a dozen local sporting good stores looking for them. Unfortunately I've just discovered that they're very slippery on wet tile floors. Otherwise, the grip is good. I bought 2 pairs at different times.

Paid $59.95 & $5.00 for shipping. Purchased "white with blue trim" on 06-14-2010 from seller "A Perfect Dealer".

Paid $47.90 and shipping was free. Purchased white pair on 02-01-2010 directly from Amazon.