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 Marjean M Hull
Very good fiting.. loved the price would buy them again
Reviewer Ted Mills
Awesome no tie sneakers for autistic son, wears size 13 and nice to find cool colors in sturdy no tie style! A great find
Reviewer ECDS
These are super comfortable, no complaints so far. For me I always order a 1/2 size bigger when buying nike. Knowing this, they fit perfectly.
Reviewer Margaret A Gerulski
My son loved these shoes and they fit him very well. They look great and will be handy on the job.
Reviewer Arivudainambi
Ease of getting on...great !
Reviewer NESTOR SUAREZ
Shoes are comfortable. They do run big - returned a pair to get a smaller size. A bonus is they are really cute
Reviewer Jorge Guajardo
I really like these shoes! Even though I just received them and wore them for the first day, they are very comfortable and appear to be well-made. Time will tell how well they hold up. But so far, so good!
Reviewer Oncology NP Man
These take a little bit of time to break in, they start off pretty tight compared to other pairs of Romas I've owned. That said, for the price, these are pretty sweet.
Reviewer Peter E San Miguel
fit good would buy again