Reviewer StephaniefromOU
As a longtime customer who has owned Emerica shoes and watched the quality go down throughout the years. These shoes are a great pair to own. The quality is good and as expected for an $80 pair of shoes. Very happy with my purchase.
Reviewer M Ruffini
The first time I saw the "Backpack" line of shoes from New Balance, I knew that I'd one day be adding a pair to my collections of 574's. Nylon uppers just seems like a fantastic idea, since nylon is so easy to clean and keep clean. I liked the idea of being able to get them dirty, knowing that they'll clean up better then other 574's. Because of this, I might even wear them when I normally wouldn't want to get my shoes dirty.
I haven't had them long enough to make that decision, or know exactly how well they'll clean up, but there is something else different about them that immediately caught my attention. Ever since New Balance changed the manufacturing process for the 574's, I think they've been smaller and less comfortable then versions before that time. I just purchased another pair of 574's a couple of weeks back and noticed this immediately when putting them on, as I always do with a new pair of 574's nowadays.
This pair, however, feels more like the older 574's, because they're so comfortable. My first thought was that maybe they made them like the old ones, but after comparing them to numerous other pairs I have, both old and new, I don't think that's it. The soles still match the newer version (i.e. they're more narrow), but still, I'm pretty sure they have more toe room in the uppers, because they both look and feel as if they do.
I've been a little disappointed with every pair I've purchased, since they changed the manufacturing process, because they're just not as comfortable as they used to be. For whatever reason, these, however, seem closer to what I remember a new pair feeling like and that has me really happy. They are very comfortable shoes.
Reviewer Holly J Briscoe
Nice feel , lightweight. Loved them would order again
Reviewer Terry Beck
I like the shoes they fit comfortable
Reviewer Charley Farley
Light, comfortable, durable.
Only thing I’m not a fan of is the tongue of the shoe tends to pull to the side a bit so needs to be adjusted here and there but I also don’t lace em up tightly so hat may impact this
Reviewer Adam Floro
I live in boat shoes, both ashore (mostly) an on my boat. This is my second pair of Sea Kites. I also have a pair in another color. The Sea Kites hold up well with my day to day use and a bit of abuse. I've been through Timberland, Bass, and Clarks over the years. They have gone through up and down cycles of quality. Right now Sperry is on top and I find the others disappointing in terms of fit and quality.
Reviewer Gaylynn Sommer
Looks pretty nice. Canvas upper is tough, but also took about a week to break in and become comfortable. Until it broke in, it felt a little tight and rubbed a bit. But for the money this was a pretty nice everyday casual shoe. A size 11 was fine for me (a size 11 Merrell, Adidas, Rockport, or Babolat is a perfect fit on me). There's no arch support, which was OK for my medium arches, but people with higher arches should consider getting an insole. I have to lace it a little snug or it creaks when I walk.
I wore the sole down a little faster than the Merrell shoes I usually wear. It's lasted me 5 months so far with a minumum of 6 miles of walking per work day. I expect it'll last another month or two before the sole wears down too far. (I wear out the outside heel and inside toe first.)
Reviewer pmcartor
memory foam foot-bed is very comfortable! I ordered 9.5 3E as it was the widest width available and 4E was delivered.Perfect fit.Free shipping also.
Reviewer cat lady
Bought for a relative with major foot issues. He loves them - comfortable and flexible. Sturdy without feeling heavy.
Reviewer Juancho1
These are very light shoes - they are fairly comfortable, I wish the arch support was better though. They look OK, not nearly as good as the picture, but are stylish enough to wear to work for business casual.
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