I've been looking for a comfortable, black walking shoe for some time.  My options have been limited by my need to have an extra wide width.  Unlike the Nike's I previously wore, these New Balance shoes are not too wide but just wide enough.  I don't have any arch pain, as I had previously.  The shoes are very lightweight, which is a real plus when you're wearing them all day.  And, best of all, they don't constantly squeak, as my other shoes did.