i should have read the reviews. these are seconds not first quality. my strap does not reach the other side or just barely reaches. these are junk and i am so mad that amazon would sell this junk. i am elderly and need shoes that  strap i must keep these but i will only wear them inside they keep coming undone. i could cry i am on fixed income and thought amazon would do  me right. in boston the new balance store warns you  that these are seconds i thought i was buying first quality. amazon you should be ashamed!!!!!!