Reviewer Alexander E Gibson
Great shoes, i will be replacing the soles of the shoe. I do love these shoes, they were much more comfortable than my converse for walking around in on vacation. I will be finding some better inserts to walk around on though, I thought the memory foam would have been a little more comfortable, but they were still great. K Swiss will always be my favorite, even if this white color wasn't the best choice for walking around New Orleans.
Reviewer jolu
Not quite the Tru-Fit arch was a little too tight had to loosen up the shoestrings quite a bit toe area ( big toe ) was a bit snug.
Reviewer M Ruffini
The first time I saw the "Backpack" line of shoes from New Balance, I knew that I'd one day be adding a pair to my collections of 574's. Nylon uppers just seems like a fantastic idea, since nylon is so easy to clean and keep clean. I liked the idea of being able to get them dirty, knowing that they'll clean up better then other 574's. Because of this, I might even wear them when I normally wouldn't want to get my shoes dirty.
I haven't had them long enough to make that decision, or know exactly how well they'll clean up, but there is something else different about them that immediately caught my attention. Ever since New Balance changed the manufacturing process for the 574's, I think they've been smaller and less comfortable then versions before that time. I just purchased another pair of 574's a couple of weeks back and noticed this immediately when putting them on, as I always do with a new pair of 574's nowadays.
This pair, however, feels more like the older 574's, because they're so comfortable. My first thought was that maybe they made them like the old ones, but after comparing them to numerous other pairs I have, both old and new, I don't think that's it. The soles still match the newer version (i.e. they're more narrow), but still, I'm pretty sure they have more toe room in the uppers, because they both look and feel as if they do.
I've been a little disappointed with every pair I've purchased, since they changed the manufacturing process, because they're just not as comfortable as they used to be. For whatever reason, these, however, seem closer to what I remember a new pair feeling like and that has me really happy. They are very comfortable shoes.
Reviewer Val Martino
They are comfortable, only one thing I wish I would have gotten some a bit wider, but still nice
Reviewer JULI
My husband loves these shoes. They are well made and comfortable. However, the fit is about 1/2 size smaller than the chart suggests. They are also a narrow width for a "D". You might want to consider a "E" width.
Reviewer Memphis Diva
Fits well, should have bought ankle socks to go with it. But great shoes
Reviewer Adam Segal
Though the listing pictures make these shoes look “cream”, they are indeed white in-person. At least the upper portion. The bottom sole is gray. It shows on the label that the entire shoe is man-made. The bottom sole does not feel like rubber. It has the feel of pressed paper. There is nice arch support, and a fair amount of padding inside. Some padding around the ankle as well. These shoes are Made in China. They may be a little wide for some. These look more for those in the nursing profession.
Reviewer Duane A Burchick
As of this review I don't know how much these shoes cost so I have to rate based on construction and comfort alone. I like to incorporate cost when I can but can't this time. These shoes are extremely light weight and seem to be very well constructed. I don't know how they will hold up when worn while running, but for basic comfort they feel good. They have a bit of a lower ridge in the inside where the toes go and I'm not sure if I like that yet or not. It does give my toes something to sort of grip. The laces allow me to tighten them up since I have a narrow foot. I like the colors and they have a nice, sleek look about them. They don't feel good when worn without socks because of some scratchiness so if you like go sockless you might not like these shoes. But when worn with socks they are very comfortable. These seem to be true to size.
Reviewer sheepsdip
Favorite shoes, hard to find!
Reviewer Mary Kathern Horn
Again, very good looking but very narrow fitting, especially for "wide".