This is my forth pair of new balance 574s and I love them. They are very comfortable and well made. so far each time I've had to get a new pair it was from my wearing the soles down, not from falling apart. One of the things I really like about the shoes too is that aside from looking nice and being well made, they are relatively cheap. I wear a size 15 so it normally cost me a decent amount of money to get shoes. These are generally between $30-$45 when I buy them on Amazon. If you are looking for a comfortable everyday-shoe then these are a great option especially if you wear larger sizes.