I have been very happy with New Balance products in the past. Not now. This is by far the largest sum I've spent on shoes in a long time. New Balance has compromised all of its quality standards. The materials suck, the workmanship is poor, they're not waterproof (perhaps partially waterproof) and they don't fit properly. You can find much better shoes in this price range, MUCH better. If I had paid $49.95 for it instead of over $155 I probably would have felt like I got what I paid for.