I've been buying New Balance shoes since 1977 when I lived in Boston (their headquarters). They offer excellent support and a narrow width. A few years ago when my pair of their 928 boots wore out, I bought a new pair only to find that they cramped my toes to the point of developing bursitis. I later discovered that they were 928 V(ersion) 2s that had been redesigned with a narrow front end. Luckily they now have the 928 V3 with a wider front and they have the support and comfort I've associated with New Balance for 44 years.