I've gone through many basketball shoes over the years.  I always bought regular 10.5 or 11 sized basketball shoes, and my pinky toes would eventually burst the side of the shoe open.  It didn't matter what brand, Adidas, Nike, Reebok.  None of the biggest names in Basketball shoes make an option for wide feet.  Frankly, I don't understand why they don't.  Surely NBA players, being significantly taller than the average population, must have wide feet.  I daresay wide feet are the standard in the NBA.  I digress.

I bought these shoes as they seemed to be the best value for a wide fit basketball shoe.  I bought it in a 10.5 2E.  Immediately, I had regretted all the years of playing basketball in a regular width shoe.  They fit nicely, there was actually enough room for my pinky toes, in both shoes!  The shoe itself is heavier than most other basketball shoes I've worn.  That's fine, I'm not so young anymore that I *must have* the newest, lightest, bestest shoe available.  I just want one that is comfortable and will last a while.

As for durability, I bought these shoes in August.  It's March 8th now, and I decided to write a review because I'm about to purchase another pair.  I play basketball a lot, either shooting by myself, playing games of 21, or pickup games.  But I am playing 3-5 times per week, for 30-90 minutes each time.  So these shoes have seen a lot of use.  They aren't completely ready to be replaced yet, but they're getting close.

I'm buying them again because they have lasted long enough, are very comfortable, and are the right price for a wide fitting shoe.

My only complaint is the ugly red color.  But, again, I'm not a youth anymore who must have the best shoes.  I'm happy enough with them and just try to wear a red shirt when I play :)

edit: well, about a week after I published this review, my pinky toe ripped through the side of the shoe.  I have written New Balance to see what they will do for me.  Will update when I hear back.

Edit #2: New Balance had me send the shoes back to them and they sent me a new pair.  I've yet to wear the replacement pair.  I had already purchased a different New Balance basketball shoe in the interim. It's a 4E and that's what I'll buy from now on.