These are my third and fourth pair of these specific shoes, and I imagine I'll be purchasing more...In fact, I just purchased a new winter snow pair at a great sale price!
After being diagnosed with MS and with distinct "walking issues", I knew it was critical I had the best available shoes. I visited an orthotist for orthotics, and he said New Balance were the only shoes he could recommend. I immediately purchased a pair, and wore them out 1 1/2 years later. I purchased a new pair to wear with my walking assist device since my walking ability had gone downhill. Now, almost a year later, I needed a new pair a half size larger, and when I saw the price, I purchased two pair (one for reserve)! My new ones arrived yesterday, and they are equal, if not better, than my other two pair. These shoes are AWESOME; well made and built to last in the Montana outback. The new ones seem to fit as well as the first pair, purchased 2 1/2 years ago.
They have a removable PU insert, so it is easy to add my orthotics. The roll bar for motion control makes sure my feet move in a "forward" motion. The wide toe box is wonderful for my older feet that seem to widen as my MS progresses. My orthotist showed me a way to lace the shoes, enabling me to "tighten" the heel of the shoe which helps. In order to wear my HFAD, I need to thread a clasp through the laces, and the strength of the laces and metal attachments, hold my HFAD in place.
I just can't recommend these shoes enough. They are definitely worth the purchase.