Reviewer L R Jones
The sneaker not only is well crafted, but looks great to the wearer. The style is timeless.
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 Cynthia Carpenter
Nice shoe for the price, but price jumped a day after I added in my cart. Strange and unethical. No complains so far
Reviewer Mama bear
Extremely comfortable. I love the knit feel. High quality foot wear for a great price online. Amazon rocks in my view.
Reviewer Charisse Hayes
My husband had a red pair and so I got him the blue ones. He loves them. They are durable and comfortable.
Reviewer ramjam25
Having wide feet can make finding athletic shoes difficult. These fit great! I measure a 8.5 eee on a Brannock and got a size 9 because the price was better. They fit great!! I think an 8.5 would be slightly better but I’m not disappointed. I also really like the way they look.
Reviewer Cynthia Pelkey
The main problem is that the heel strap is not adjustable and it is cut too short to allow the heel to rest at the intended spot thereby pushing the whole foot forward so toes hang over the front edge. While the length of the footbed is a 9, the useable space is only an 8.5 because the heel strap is cut too short and not adjustable. Order a half size larger than you normally would.
Reviewer ROBERT L WOODLEY
These are the best shoes. Love the fit and look. I would buy these again in a heart beat. Rockport Rocks!
Reviewer K E Donahue
Nice looking shoes, pretty comfortable so far. A little bigger than expected, maybe half a size but they fit well enough.
Reviewer K Cordon
They should never stop production of this shoe. It is the best for flatground freestyle. I wish the velcro straps were wider.