Just wanted to say that in the past two years, I've tried the New Balance 624's twice. Got 8 months out of the first and 4 out of the second. I'm nearly 70, don't jog, just use them for part time retirement job at a supermarket and working around the house. Soles come away from the uppers and even tried regluing them down to no avail. In short, decent fit, but at this rate, I'm spending $200 a year on shoes. I can go to any big box store, get a sale shoe, similar fit and comfort, and spend $35 a year. My wife swears by New Balance and loves them. Maybe it's just me, but fool me once, okay, twice, not so much, three times, no way. I'm done with them. M.S. Elgin, IL