Love these shoes. They are the same as my old ones except for the shade of blue. :):):)It was special to find just the right shoe for me on Amazon and for $30 less. :)

I do more in these shoes. (I don't run, not allowed to run because of back problems.) I do more weight training, heavier weights over time, and a wider range of exercises because I have great support (and comfort) for my entire foot and ankle. I work harder and longer with great shoes. It's not psychological. It's the shoes. :)

The New Balance 769 has a great combination of support and flexibility. If you wear shoes with more support than you need, it causes health problems. Too little support and you can't do what you need to do.

I have skinny feet. It's great that these come in different widths.

Made in the USA matters to me. New Balance was recommended to me by fitness shoe experts more than 10 years ago. They do better for me. I've tried many brands of fitness shoes. New Balance comes through for me consistently. The other brands did not.