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 Clifton Meynard
Love their extra wide, very comfortable.
Reviewer Leslie Tejada
Narrow. For casual use
Reviewer David Wickre
Never had vans before, thought I would give them a try. They are very well made and sturdy. The only reason I gave them 4 stars was the first day I wore them I got a blister on the back of my heel from them. Hopefully I can break them in with no more blisters! I really like the shoes so I hope they work out!
Reviewer Cintireader
My husband said they are very comfortable. Support his feet. And he said he sees why I wear propet tennis shoes.
Reviewer k catropa
Very nice shoe. Classic
Reviewer Dave Raphael
An extremely light-weight shoe. These are a good knock-around and quite stylish. Fit was a tad small, but they will stretch. Not something I would recommend for a 10-mile hike, but fine for around town. The weight surprised me, but I would expect this comes at some detriment to durability.
Reviewer J A Brady
Alpine Swiss has never disappointed in the past. My 15 year old started working out, and these sneakers make for the perfect gym shoe. The black is sleek, no frills, but holds up great. Sizing is true and comfortable. I wouldn’t go hiking in these, but they are a stylish and functional pair of sneakers. We are happy with them!
Reviewer Peter Bennett
I really like these shoes but I trusted Amazon's "True to size" label. I'm normally a 10.5 or 11 depending on brand, but a 10.5 slides up and down on my heal when walking given the highly elastic fabric and moderately stiff sole.
Otherwise these are incredibly comfortable and stylish enough to get away with in a moderately business oriented work environment.
Reviewer Renata K
Wonderful foot wear. Light as a cloud