Reviewer Ally Acker
These are very nice shoes. They're comfortable and they look nice. I have some other Simple shoes that are similar and I love them too.
The sizing seems true-to-size to me. I normally wear a 10.5-11, and like all of my Simple shoes, I ordered an 11 with these. They fit very well, as expected.
I know one of the criticisms is that they easily fall apart, but that doesn't surprise me. A tag on the shoe claims the outer soles will biodegrade within 20 years, while the outer soles on some other shoes will last 1,000 year. Considering how Simple shoes are made with recycled materials, I never expect them to be very durable shoes.
However, I don't wear the same pair of shoes every day and I don't wear my Simple shoes for outdoor activities. I have several pairs of various Simple models and they're all still holding up well. These may be an athletic style of shoes, but I wouldn't wear them for athletic purposes, not just because they probably wouldn't hold up long, but also because they're probably not the best shoes for that purpose. I guess my point is that while I'm sure they do tear up quickly with frequent wear, I don't wear mine as an everyday shoe, or an athletic shoe, and they seem to be holding up fine.
Overall, I'm very pleased with all of my shoes of this brand. They're all very comfortable and have a nice, somewhat original look about them. My only complaint is that the price tag is often too high, but they're not difficult to find on sale.
Reviewer Nelgin Wiren
These are very nice sneakers, but run about 1/2 a size small.
Reviewer Dr Mohammed Ali
Great shoes very comfortable. I walk everyday best walking shoes ever!
Reviewer Coguk
These are my favorite, wish they were still available.
Reviewer Bob Dodds
The shoes are in very hot while wearing. Can only wear few hours at a time or feet sweat
Reviewer Brittanie shaw
On sale $25.00 one of the better shoes I've purchased on Amazon
Reviewer Book 'Em Danno
I have the size 8. They weigh 1#, so not that lightweight, but they have a rubber sole, instead of plastic, which you find in so many of the super lightweight shoes.
Nice non-skid tread on the bottom. Canvas upper. The footbed offers very firm padding. Nice arch support. Some padding around the ankle.
I have the olive green color. Really great color indeed. They look just like the listing pictures.
Though Chrome is a U.S. brand . . . These shoes are Made in China. At the current price of over 100 bucks. . . they are quite pricey. . .But. . . The look to be quite well made, and I really like them.
Reviewer E A Speed
I walk a lot at work these shoes are amazingly comfortable, great purchase!
Reviewer LEAVER
Again another comfortable shoe by New balance, size 13 fit perfect. I'm very stylish shoe. Lightweight. I've only had one pair of New balance shoes that actually were absolutely horrible I returned them. But all other 15 pairs including this one are dynamite.
Reviewer Wanda J Certo
Bought these for my son who is always on his feet 8 hrs a day. He said they are comfortable, fits perfect and he like the style go with most outfits he wear.