I did a lot or research on this shoe (and several other models) before buying. Some sales people were just telling me the higher number model means a better shoe but that is not really the case. You have to look at the individual features for what you are looking for. The only difference between this model and the new 769 (and an extra $75) basically boils down to more cushioning which can easily be remedied with an insert. That being said this has a lot of the new features like N-lock, stability web, the TS2 cushioning system, along with several abzorb features and a liner. I tend to lean towards the wider width but took a chance on the medium B width and they are more than roomy. They feel like a wide to me. For $35 this was the best shoe for the money. They are very comfortable and they provide the right stability if you pronate while remaining comfortable. They did take a few days to break in and for my legs to "align" themselves after being used to turning in my balance was off but after that they were fine. I say for $35 you cannot go wrong.