I love New Balance shoes for the gym. I had two different pairs that needed replacing so I thought I'd get these and it would be seamless. For some reason..the exact size I've always worn in NB, seems a bit long in the toe in this pair of shoes. The rest of the shoe fits great but not sure why the length seems different. The length is a bit of an issue when I do things like planks or push-ups on my toes - then I tend to slip a bit in them. Otherwise they are very comfy and cute and I've gotten lots of compliments.