"I actually ended up returning this shoe, but I will say it is actually a fine shoe. The only reason I returned it, is because the shape was less streamlined, more typical New Balance shape, than what I had imagined, but that was probably my fault for not really considering the shoe from every angle visually. I think if you don't mind a more robust looking shoe, something a little more athletic than 'lifestyle' this will be a cute shoe. I returned this and bought the New Balance High Roller (501) I think which has a slightly more streamlined profile and toe. Size is true to size, which is what I find to always be the case with New Balance. I usually wear a 6.5, which is what I purchased here (occassionally I buy a 6 in shoe brands that tend to run large such as Nine West or Sperry), but with NB the 6.5-my true size- is perfect."