I have 3 pairs of these shoes and I will tell you why. The pair I have on right now are 6 years old. That's right, I said 6 years old, and I wear them doing EVERYTHING. Mowing the lawn, walking the dog, fishing, doing repairs around the house, just plain walking, working out for 50 minutes a day on an eliptical machine, a recumbent bike, you name it, I wear them. After all of that, there is not even a hole in them.
I have washed my used pair with a little Dawn detergent numerous times to make them look a little nicer, but they always bounce back. These are the best shoes I have ever owned.
I recently found a sporting goods store in my area that had these for $50. I purchased 2 more pair and never looked back. the second and third pair I have may outlive me! If they keep them on the market, I'll keep buying them. Thanks, New Balance!!