These are simply the best most supportive most comfortable shoes I have owned ever. I previously used the 993 but these blew those away and now I am spoiled and can't go back! Unfortunately, New Balance decided to stop making these shoes and replaced them with a cheaper version. 13 something or other. I don't understand why companies have a good product and then throw it away. Oh wait so they can make something cheaper and pass it off as quality. Too bad. I'd buy these in a heartbeat again if I could.