long story short, i needed comfortable walking sneakers and this mule pink-and-black shoe by new balance was one of those which came up on my search online. it looked good, i knew new balance made comfy shoes, so i figured what the hey, i'll buy it.  worse comes to worse, i can always return it.  but thank goodness they're awesome...i've been wearing them everywhere. i also like how it has the breast cancer pink ribbon.