I like New Balance for its comfort and quality. I was looking for trail running shoes and they are good. They are comfortable, beautiful and light. The green is lighter than expected but looks nice with orange and white accents. The main disadvantage is the lack of a reed and you can't loosen the strings to tighten them quickly. I knew that when I bought them and decided to give it a try. Because of the design, you can't put them on without your hands or a shoehorn. They feel and look good but wouldn't buy another pair without the tongue.