Before these NB shoes, I bought very similar shoes with the same sole styling in adidas brand but was disappointed as the shoes were not very light or airy and the soles were made of stiff plastic with very little give. They had some bounce but not enough.

New Balance takes care of all those problems. The thin but strong mesh on top makes them well aerated and light, the balance is great and the sole is made of a softer material (than Adidas). It has the right "give" and bounce so that your feet don't get tired. The arch support is also good although I've tried NB shoes with better arch support. If your feet get hot and sweaty easily, especially in the summer, these are good shoes even if you're just walking or going grocery shopping.

Overall a nice shoe for a really great price.