I was a bit surprised by the sizing given the chart (a touch big), but the size I ordered wasn't off by much, and dropping down a size would have made them too small. As for the rest of the shoe - quite comfortable. Wore them for about six hours with a lot walking just a few days out of the box and found them to be extremely comfortable. For a basic design, I also think they're quite stylish. Not the loud colors of most trainers these days, but a very good, clean look featuring a several different subtle accents. All of this adds up to a pair of shoes I'm extremely happy with, which I know I can expect in New Balance products.