Reviewer minnmom
) I would recommend this product to a friend.
Reviewer vkm
Perfect fit for size and comfort. Good support and cushioned footbed.
Lashes just right length--some other brands (New Balance) are way too long.
And---good looking.
Reviewer juanita morris
Just a great walking shoe for this old man. Easy on and off, a cushioned sole, and plenty wide. As reviewers stated, they tend to pick up rocks off our driveway.
Reviewer Don Dme
I bought these for my fiance and he adores these shoes. He was been begging for the solid grey ones for a while now and I thought I would surprise him with these. The fit is spot on and they are perfect for him at work, the gym, etc... Super comfy and they match most outfits as well.
Reviewer jacquelyn c otts
Very nice Canvas shoes with good style. The white toe part needs to be cleaned if something spills on it and it's very easy to clean as well.
Fits tight and nice for my foot and works comfortably well for medium distance walks.
Overall, it's good for its price.
Will update this review as time goes by.
Reviewer David M Conneely
These seem like good shoes. I've had them around two weeks. They were inexpensive and I didn't have super-high expectations for them, basically bought them to work in the garden and such. They're solidly made, though they are plastic - there's no leather or suede on these. They're very comfortable and ran true to size for me. Foot and arch support is good. I have no complaints. Time will tell whether the problems that others have encountered with the soles splitting happens to me. So far, these seem to be in good shape.
Reviewer trevstonlongworth
I normally only wear 574's from New Balance, but I purchased these because they share the same shoe last and they're similar. I can't say that I like them as well, but they're alright.
I believe the mid-soles are different, and while I think I like the 574 mid-sole better, the 565 doesn't seem bad. One thing I definitely don't like as well is the lack of mesh in the all-suede upper. They probably don't breath as well, but that's not a huge factor for me in a suede shoe. I just like the looks of the mesh/suede combo better then the all-suede shoe.
I saved my final criticism for last, because it applies to both the 565 and 574 models of "Lifestyle and Retro" shoes. These are the ones with model numbers that start with "ml". I don't like them because they appear to be the hipster version of New Balance shoes, with laces that usually match the suede. Like any good hipster shoe, they seem to be more narrow, which is antithetical to the very thing that made the 574, and probably 565, popular shoes in the first place (i.e. spacious.) Even though these are supposedly made on the same shoe last as other models in the line, they definitely don't have the advertised toe depth of the SL-2 shoe last. I've also noticed that many New Balance shoes made on the SL-2 last don't seem to be as wide as they used to be, so that issue probably isn't for the lifestyle and retro shoes alone.
Seems strange that New Balance would ruin a popular line of shoes by changing the very things that made them popular, but that's what they seem to be doing. For customers that want a more narrow 574, it seems like New Balance would just suggest the 363 or one of their models made on narrow shoe lasts. Regardless, I wish they'd leave the SL-2 shoes alone, so that customer who appreciate them can continue to do so. I've worn them for 20 years and the only thing that will stop that is if New Balance changes the shoes so much that they're not the same.
Reviewer Madeleine B Grant
I have been on a roll lately with products from Amazon. I shop locally, shop online, and end up purchasing through Amazon. These shoes are a great example. I wanted all leather black shoes for travelling. These met all of my criteria and for less than $35, how could I go wrong. They fit perfectly, loo great, and are very comfortable. I have been breaking them in on the treadmill...could not be more pleased.
Reviewer Kirsten Pomerantz
I like how it looks and it is comfortable as well.
Reviewer C Blanc
Second pair. Very nice shoes