If you only buy New Balance shoes then you probably have wide feet like me. It is what it is. I have a 4E and for some strange reason only New Balance has shoes for wide feet. I also have chronic back pain from injuries sustained during my 20 years of military service. The right shoes are everything. This is the first time I've bought tennis shoes without trying them on. I was not disappointed. I use them daily at the gym and during my cycling classes which I do 3 days a week. If you are a regular New Balance customer, don't be afraid to order this set. There are no regrets here. Obviously color is a choice for some, not all.