Nike Victory Pro 4 White / Smokey Blue DCADA0942

Reviewer A MORI

I'm tough on shoes. I bought these just as some knock arounds for my automotive shop and they have ended up being the longest lasting, most durable shoes I have ever had.
I have used these when welding and have had them grinding on the concrete when I am under a car for a straight year and they have maintained.
The sole lasted much longer than most shoes (I've gone through Tland boots in less than 4 months) and they are still holding together a year later.
The sole has finally become worn to the point where the sides sort of mushroom out but they have not worn through and the uppers are still perfect with zero show or wear.
I'm hoping the all black comes available again and I will order another pair.

Reviewer Raymond Ooi

My fault that I didn’t get the 10.5 wide. I re-ordered and got the right ones.

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 Gwenneth Willoughby

These really helped my back while being on my feet all day on a concrete floor for my new job. Really like them and would recommend them to my friends.

Reviewer Lucio Degani

Great shoes. Fits like a glove and feels like pillows on your feet. Just buy them, you won’t regret it.

Reviewer Craig Woody

they fit an old guy really well

Reviewer J Eagleton

Lots of GI Joes for the price. Bought as a gift. Have not given it yet, but sure he will love it.

Reviewer Javier Velasco

Sketchers Are the only sneakers I wear. They are sturdy and comfortable at the same time. My feet feel well protected.

Reviewer Sharon K Stobart

Shoe looks great. Size is a bit tight. I am 11.5 and wish i would of gotten a 12. I would recommend getting half size larger.

Reviewer Rubber Ducky

These sneakers look and feel great. Light weight ND comfortable.