New Balance 1500 Black Smoked Pearl DBEF1655

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 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 Shawn Carlson

Bought these for my husband for Christmas. He is a standard 10.5 and they were a perfect fit and he is mesmerised by the comfort. No breaking in, no rubbing at the back.

Reviewer Terry Beck

I like the shoes they fit comfortable

Reviewer C Bree Johnston

Perfect for travel, light weight good arch support. I used these for my everyday walking through out Europe,
very comfortable. Quality product.

Reviewer Dr Tarynn M Witten

Got these for my spouse and the fit is great. They're very comfortable and is looking forward to wearing them.

Reviewer Joseph R Lowry

These are the most comfortable shoes I own. This is my second pair, and both were in he $20 price range.
The traction sole does not collect dirt and mud and also works well as a golf shoe.

Reviewer joenmattsmom

The only complaint is there WAS a very small black mark on the foremost back left side about the size and shape of two pin heads.It is not worth the bother to return them. The shoes fit very well and I am overall happy with the purchase...minus that mark

Reviewer james massarello

They do look nice but right as I unpacked them a huge mark on the side and they are sloppy glued but remember I only paid 30 bucks for them they are not that expensive so you get what you pay for. I just need some nice shoes for work and they are that. Last I also got a 6.5 in men’s to be safe because I have always worn a 6 but they fit small I might have picked a 7. Thank you for the fast service as well in pic I show the not so good glue and mark.

Reviewer Pugsly

Thank You Great And As Listed