Overall these are great shoes, the latest version of the ones I've been buying for years. HOWEVER, the language is too short, much shorter than in previous versions. The upper lace—the heel closure—slips off the tongue after 50 strides and digs into the ankle for the rest of the day. I can't skip this lace up because, as the name suggests, my heel slips off when I do. (I would have sent them back but it's been too long.) Very disappointed, my favorite shoe for ten years.

I bought my New Balance sneakers new for the first time in many years, not used (many years trying them to use at thrift stores), but I got a little windfall of a few hundred dollars and thought I'd treat myself. I noticed that the ones I bought were made in Vietnam. I'm glad they weren't made in China by slave labor!). Anyway, the $10 inserts I bought to replace the NB were a big improvement. I agree with those who complain that for such a price they should have quality side dishes. I love the