i like this style and the way it looks without being too bulky like a typical sneaker yet giving you all the support. it does run a bit smaller like half a size. I just ordered half a size bigger to see if it feels better. new balance 574s fit in size 6 for me, but something with this style where my toe hits the shoe too tight. i've compared the shoe insoles and my 574 is just a smidget bigger, like barely 3 mm. but when I put my foot in it's right against the nose of the shoe pretty tight.