I don't have much experience with New Balance sneakers. I wanted these shoes for my daughter to wear while in summer camp. I personally prefer Nike! For starters, I was suppose to have 2 day free shipping... It took these shoes 7 days!  On the 3rd day, I purchased a pair of sneakers for my daughter from the local Ross store. Finally, I come home today and see these sneakers. They look FAKE, to me! I can see glue from the shoe construction. Even some glue scuff mark was on the front of one shoe. The box says NB, The inner shoe says NB Eighty Two and it looks like with a few rubs that can come right off. The shoe is true to size, light weight, ugly material and I doubt it can hold together for more than 2 months with kids that are running and jumping.... Unless you own a glue gun! These shoes will be returned tomorrow.