Reviewer Edward C Houston Jr
The quality of the shoe was very good; it was not right for me.
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 Carl Fischer
Good quality. The fit was perfect and the comfort is good.
Reviewer Terry Beck
I like the shoes they fit comfortable
Reviewer Ray Wicks
Very comptarble.. very good for runing or walkng
Reviewer C D Carman
I have the multicolor shoes. Bright and attractive. I like the fact that a pair of socks are also included.
Lightweight. Lots of padding around the ankle. . . as well as the tongue. Firm padding on the footbed with some arch support.
Nice non-slip sole. Breathable mesh upper.
These shoes are Made in China and being sold by a Chinese company on Amazon. At the current starting price of fifty-eight bucks, I think they are quite expensive. . . but overall nice shoes. The box shoes “New York” in a couple of places. . .and. . .”New Yorh” in one place. But there is no question that these are Chinese shoes.
Reviewer Bored Sniper
Skechers makes some nice shoes. The fit and feel of these shoes was that of quality materials and craftsmanship. Skechers tend to run a bit large for the stated size. I'm a 9.5 (mens US), but I can often wear a 9 in Skechers. This shoe (bone) looks great with flare-leg blue jeans.
Reviewer Da L Luo
These shoes look very similar to a Nike pair that I own. They are cushy inside and fit as expected. The overall workmanship and materials feel about like the quality I would expect from a target or Walmart shoe. These will make great work shoes, though I don’t expect them to last very long.
Reviewer Stephen Wagner
I absolutely love these sneakers. I bought these searching for comfort, as well as, style. As a bartender, I’m always on the lookout for a comfortable (all day) sneaker, as I’m on my feet long hours and these definitely provide that. Great cushioning, bounce, and style. I will say that Puma’s run about a 1/2- 1 size smaller than most brands. I can usually wear a 7-7 1/2 in men’s sneakers (9 in women’s) but after buying a 7 1/2 I had to exchange them for the 8 men’s.
Reviewer Goldman
These sneakers are leather, with the exception of the bottom. You will think they are dirty at first or have been worn previously, but that is how they are manufactured. If you look at the top pictures for the product, you can see that the color of the sneaker is also smudged on the rubber portion and on the bottom of the sole. This is a design element. The leather is nice and they are comfortable.
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