I love New Balance shoes and exclusively wear their athletic shoes. Only NB seems to make shoes that accommodate wide, flat feet. (Actually, even though I am a woman, I often wear NB mens shoes to get the extra width because too often womens shoes only go to a D width). However, NB has a bizarre habit of replacing great shoes with an inferior model (e.g., replacing the 833 with the inferior 840). With the amazing 871 cross trainer, NB actually eliminated the model without even bothering to replace it! Why? What was NB thinking? I use this shoe for Krav Maga and general workouts. It has amazing arch support for a flexible, cross trainer-type shoe, it has extra lateral support, it has nice cushioning, and it is sturdy enough for an outdoor workout. They are remarkably comfortable. If you can grab a pair of these extinct shoes in your size, go grab them ASAP!!