Ten years ago I was on vacation in DC, and after a lot of walking all of the shoes I had brought with me were hurting my feet. I went to the nearest shoe store, which was a New Balance store, and asked for the most comfortable shoe they could recommend, they had me try on a pair of 990s and the rest is history. I have been wearing this shoe ever since.

Each year New Balance will change the design or upgrade the number a bit, but basically it is the same shoe. Last years 993 did seem a bit off in the sizing and I had to get a D width instead of the B, but this year the sizing is right on. The 990 series are the best shoes ever, and the new redesigned 990 feels true to size and fits perfectly. If you have a wider foot, opt for the D width, although this years B feels roomier than last years B width.

I love the classic look of the gray 990 and this years updated model has a red NB on the back of the shoe and some red on the tongue, it's a nice touch and this design of the shoe looks great. They are supposed to a 1/2 ounce lighter, and they do feel really light and cushiony. These shoes fit and feel perfect right out of the box, and are worth the price. I also like the fact that this quality shoe is made in America. It's nice to support jobs for American workers and the quality in this shoe shines through.

I have received nothing but compliments on my 990s, over the years. I was even hiking up Diamond Head in Hawaii, and another hiker came up to me to show me he had the same shoes. Other people may have thought we had nice looking classic running shoes on, but we secretly knew that we were wearing the best shoe ever made. These shoes aren't cheap, but once you try them you may not wear any other shoe.