My second pair of New Balance 1340s, the first pair I have bought. I walk, run and still use them every day after almost 2 years. I needed sturdy shoes for orthotics, these shoes can't be beat. I could believe the bad reviews it was getting, probably because buyers didn't know what 1340 meant, look it up on the New Balance website. This means a really stable platform/shoe. This is not a foam outsole but a solid nylon shank. It's designed to support you! They were hired because of their unpopularity. So I bought a second pair. I will buy another third after that if there is still stock in my size.