I have several pairs of New Balance shoes. They are all comfortable, well padded, fit well and are well made. Received a pair of these 574's today and they are nothing like the others I've bought. These shoes look good from the start, but that's about it. They are about half a size smaller than others I have, even if you think they are all a size 10. There is no padding, the sides of the shoes appear to be cardboard. Unfortunately, if you buy these expecting that signature New Balance comfortβ¦