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Reviewer V Deshpande

The girls flip flops don't have enough sole for me especially with me having a wide foot. So I made an estimate about what size I needed and they fit perfect. I also like the better color options

Reviewer Christine Winters

More comfortable than I thought and the leather has lasted longer than expected. The color is great.

Reviewer SCD Mom

Fits well. 2nd pair Ive ordered!

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 Ikua

Have been re-ordering these for over a year now. I have "hammer toe", and there is enough room in the "toe box", to enable my toes to be chaff free. The memory foam is a new addition that my previous orders didn't have. Very comfortable!!

Reviewer PeaceCloud

I love them I wear everyday to work

Reviewer Allen Draher

I always buy my shoes extra wide. I've bought many New Balance shoes in the 4E. These are marked and tagged 4E, however when I put them on, they are not as wide as any other wide shoe I've bought. I'm hoping that they'll break in a bit (likely) and I love the way they look. So I'll keep them.

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 James L Melcher

My puppy ate my first pair of chucks so when I finally got around to buying another pair, I was thrilled to get these. Love the look and style.

Reviewer Rene A Martinez

My Husband was looking for a pair of shoes that didn't have laces. I suggested these shoes, as I have been buying this brand for about ten years and have always been satisfied. He keeps saying how much he likes these shoes. They are very comfortable and look good too. I highly recommend this product.