I will start by saying I love New Balance and usually buy these shoes over other brands just for the comfort.  That said, these shoes are amazingly comfortable right out of the box!  I wore them several hours the first day and had no issues at all!  I get a lot of foot pain and these shoes supported my feet so well. I chose these shoes based on reviews by others and I can say without a doubt, they are very accurate!  I highly recommend these shoes for anyone looking for a good walking shoe and wanting good foot support!