text: Let me start by saying that I like New Balance. Their stuff usually fits me fine and the shoes last a long time. These shoes are probably the nicest sneakers I've seen in a long time. I asked for them as a present in size 9.5, of course, since that's what I am in New Balance. They ran small. But it's not just &#34;small&#34; - it's the type of small that feels fine at first, but after a few minutes will pinch your toews together, and a few minutes later will make your foot hurt, and then a few minutes later will make your legs tingle. I can't wear these. I went to the store and tried 9.5 wide, 9.0 regular, 10 regular, 9.0 wide... nothing fits. It's disappointing because I really like these shoes, but I've never had a shoe fit this odd. I've tried other 9.5s from other stores, thinking it was a fluke or a bad batch, but they all fit the same. Surprisingly, people online say they're comfortable, though a bit narrow. I can't wear mine without them hurting. My second toe is as long as my big toe. Maybe these are designed for people with feet where their big toe sticks out the most? I don't know. But these are far too &#34;pointed&#34; in the front and they don't fit right. It's very disappointing.