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 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 Mike & usan
l Love these shoes, super comfortable, but a bit on the large side
Reviewer Robertinho
These socks are great and have great stretch. I bought these for a friend who wears a size 14 Mens and these socks fit him comfortably.
Reviewer penny petrie
Decided to go out on a limb and buy shoes with out going to a store. What a great experience. These shoes were a perfect fit, super comfortable, and great quality. I would suggest to anyone looking for a pair of walking around shoes.
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 M Barton
I got a half size larger based on past experience with other athletic shoes and they fit fine. Toe box is not cramped at all. Memory foam makes shoe very comfortable to wear.
Reviewer Brian Banning
These fit just right, right out of the box.
Reviewer Marcie K Wynn
one reason was that it was darker than expected (I ordered the natural white), it was closer to a very light tree bark than to the color white (would look great with jeans, though), the other was that there was a $10 price drop ($47 to $37) after I recieved the shoes.
If you like the color and the price is right then I recommend them
Reviewer Deborah Post
I ordered a 13 was to small, didn’t like the feel of the sneaker trying to replace my sketchers.
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