They're very comfortable and supportive. Great for walking. Love the souls on these shoes.

The width is still snug but good for support. There is hardly any arch support, but they feel snug and like they will be good for my ankles. With the velco straps, they are adjustable on those days her feet are swollen.

Afo, ankle foot orthotic. I also love the velcro which makes it easy to wear. Most sneakers and shoes these days are a mesh material. The velcro straps make it easier for me to get into my shoes with arthritis in my hands.

Perhaps new balance is not the premium brand, now, that garnered its good reputation. Definite design flaw. Buy at your own discretion.

The shoe has not that comfortable, and it squeaks when i walk if i do not have it extremely tight on my foot. It's either the part that rises around the ankle or the tongue, not sure which, that rubs on the ankle making it sore. The shoe itself is nar...  Read More

The velcro hook definitely needs to be longer. The hook and loop strap is too short. The velcro barely makes it to keeping the shoe closed. If so, they need to go back to longer closure strips.