Reviewer T Jordan Tarrier
Expensive very good made shoes
Reviewer jsartori
These are very comfortable. Great to slip on and off. Not the best for a workout but better for casual wear. Good for the price.
Reviewer Tyler Einheuser
Just the sneakers my husband wanted
Reviewer trevstonlongworth
I normally only wear 574's from New Balance, but I purchased these because they share the same shoe last and they're similar. I can't say that I like them as well, but they're alright.
I believe the mid-soles are different, and while I think I like the 574 mid-sole better, the 565 doesn't seem bad. One thing I definitely don't like as well is the lack of mesh in the all-suede upper. They probably don't breath as well, but that's not a huge factor for me in a suede shoe. I just like the looks of the mesh/suede combo better then the all-suede shoe.
I saved my final criticism for last, because it applies to both the 565 and 574 models of "Lifestyle and Retro" shoes. These are the ones with model numbers that start with "ml". I don't like them because they appear to be the hipster version of New Balance shoes, with laces that usually match the suede. Like any good hipster shoe, they seem to be more narrow, which is antithetical to the very thing that made the 574, and probably 565, popular shoes in the first place (i.e. spacious.) Even though these are supposedly made on the same shoe last as other models in the line, they definitely don't have the advertised toe depth of the SL-2 shoe last. I've also noticed that many New Balance shoes made on the SL-2 last don't seem to be as wide as they used to be, so that issue probably isn't for the lifestyle and retro shoes alone.
Seems strange that New Balance would ruin a popular line of shoes by changing the very things that made them popular, but that's what they seem to be doing. For customers that want a more narrow 574, it seems like New Balance would just suggest the 363 or one of their models made on narrow shoe lasts. Regardless, I wish they'd leave the SL-2 shoes alone, so that customer who appreciate them can continue to do so. I've worn them for 20 years and the only thing that will stop that is if New Balance changes the shoes so much that they're not the same.
Reviewer James Chan
Arrived as expected. Fit my 13EE feet perfectly!
Expect a year + of use, if worn in normal conditions.
When they fail, the upper separates from the sole, around thefront of the shoe.
I always use Shoe-Goo to repair. I can get an extra 6-8 months of use, after the repair.
Reviewer Land Lubber
Bety Nice show andas very confortable
Reviewer Abby Storm
Most comfortable shoe i have ever worn. Awesome!!!!
Reviewer mjh404
A very nice looking shoes. The color is very bright and attractive. The medium size is a bit tight across the instep. It was still a great price for a pair of Mephisto shoes.
Reviewer G S Bhatnagar
This is a quality shoe, the suede and leather mix gives this classic sneaker a really expensive look. The fit is spot on in both width and comfort. I will purchase these again.
Reviewer C Maltese
These shoes are a little wider than normal, but if you have a shoe stretcher, you can also stretch them to fit. Very comfortable. I use them for running and really like them because they have no decorative straps on the side which can can cause pressure points around the ball of the foot. Highly recommend these to anyone.