Reviewer History lover 21
My favorite pair of sneakers. Fits true to size
Reviewer S Jean Erdman
These shoes are very comfortable! I ordered 2 more pair in different colors!
Reviewer Donald C Hughes
Okay, these are (or appear to be) all cloth, even the soles. Mine are pretty tight fitting but I’ve bought other slip on type shoes that seem to fit just right and after wearing them for a bit then there too loose, so I’m hoping that after I wear these, they loosen up a bit and for just right.
What I DO like is they are light weight and due to the cloth soles, my feet breathe much better than wearing rubber or plastic soles slippers.
Reviewer Raymond Ooi
My fault that I didn’t get the 10.5 wide. I re-ordered and got the right ones.
Reviewer Richard Eichwald
Well, I’m glad they still sell these. This is all my husband wears. The price can’t be beat! All of the footwear stores want $75.00 or more. This is probably his 100th pair so I guess he loves them! Looks great and lasts long time too. Very comfortable. He wears them to work and hasn’t complained at all.
Reviewer Cassie B
2 Nd pair great light weight shoe
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 Smokey Combs
Good quality, fit as expected, very comfortable, and I would definitely buy again!
Reviewer M Flack
Very happy with the fit and feel of these Sneakers. Would buy again for sure.
Reviewer URBAN BOOK LOVER
These shoes are very comfortable. They can be worn with slacks for work in relaxed work place or more casual clothes. They will be great for travel shoes. I will definitely continue to buy these when needed.
Reviewer richard
its are amazing and were delivered very quickly. The packaging was top and I love the prompt delivery.
Reviewer Timeothee
Top-notch!
Reviewer Perle
The best experience EVER. Delivery was efficient and merchandise was well packaged. Highly recommend.
Reviewer molta86
Worthwhile purchase
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