Reviewer StephaniefromOU
As a longtime customer who has owned Emerica shoes and watched the quality go down throughout the years. These shoes are a great pair to own. The quality is good and as expected for an $80 pair of shoes. Very happy with my purchase.
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 Geoffrey Openshaw
Awesome shoes. Great fit.
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 Douglas A Stone
Fits like a glove, feels like I'm wearing slippers.
The price was just too good to pass up.
Reviewer ICCM
It isn't easy to find comfy shoes in size 11. These fit the bill!
Reviewer Steve McKee
this was a great pair of fun sneakers but the left side light was on for one day, second full wear no lights - disappointed
Reviewer Jason Stilwell
love my shell toes
Reviewer T Holmstrm
I really wanted this show to fit perfectly because it really looks amazing, however my fit are boarder line in the wide category and these are just way too narrow. Length is perfect but due to the narrowness it’s just too tight on the upper outer part of my feet. Great looking design and otherwise conformable.
Reviewer daisy mae
I couldn't find these in Academy Sports any longer. I found them on Amazon. I love these for Casual use. Goes great with Jeans or Slacks...I hate dress shoes.
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