Reviewer Eric Stikes
Would be 5 stars if they had more size options. They are super comfortable and seem to be well made. Will update if they don’t last. I use them for basic strength workouts and on the stair climber. Close to being bare foot.
I wear a size 13 sneaker and 12 Wide for leather shoes. The XL is slightly too big for me and the L is slightly too small.
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 Craig Woody
they fit an old guy really well
Reviewer Terry Beck
I like the shoes they fit comfortable
Reviewer Josh A Morgon
I ordered the size I normally wear in other brands of shoes and these fit perfect. I have slightly wide feet and the shoes fit comfortably, not too tight and it too loose either. I love the look of these shoes and got many compliments!
Reviewer Rubber Ducky
These sneakers look and feel great. Light weight ND comfortable.
Reviewer S Blackburn
Daughter loves them. Both my teen and young adult wear Converse just about every day. I tried on a pair last weekend and after about a half-hour understood why -- it's like going barefoot. Comfortable for young feet, but no arch support these old ones (not to mention they look ridiculous this side of 50).
Reviewer J Abarquez
My 6 month old MBTs are being resoled ($ 80 via Resole America), so I decided to try these Skechers for $ 109. First time with these so I went to Finish Line where I could try on different sizes. Purchased at Finish Line. Seem to be the same price everywhere.
Just walked 3 miles and these are very comfortable. The Regimen style have a soft flexible feel. They don't roll as much (instability as MBT), and may not strengthen Calf muscles as much. Also as stated elsewhere, insoles by the toes are marginally less comfortable. I'll put a pair of my UGG inserts in. Better yet, I may swap the insoles with my Lynco insoles, which are awesome. Don't get me wrong. The Skecher insoles are overall, fine.
MBTs are very good, but from a practical aspect, I don't consider them to be worth $250, when they need to be resoled after 6 months/600 miles. I'd rather buy Skechers every 6 months, for only $29 more than the MBT resoling cost.
A final comment. My MBTs are made in Vietnam. After the company was sold, the shoes are made elsewhere, and many buyers of the other production countries complain about the newer MBTs.
I think you will be happy with these soles. I bought 1/2 a size larger than I normally get. I tried another style (not the Regimen), and they were slipping off my feet. Same size.
Reviewer W Owen
These shoes were given to a tween age boy. He was anti-croc and needed new shoes. He found these shoes well fitting and comfortable. They are attractive too. He's wearing them to school everyday.
Reviewer Michael Morrill
) won't hold up to heavy use but nice for a semi caudal work shoe.
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