text: As with all New Balance shoes over the last several years, I buy the style that corresponds to the style I loved before, and they aren't as good.  Although the tongue is a bit longer, it still isn't long enough.  The shoelaces are still way too short.  I usually replace them with longer ones, but the longer ones aren't available in the turquoise color.  White won't look good, and gray is boring!  I can't wear them all day like the old ones, not because they are rubbing, but my feet get cramped and tired.  I may have to go back to the walking shoes, but I had the same problem with the newer model not being as good as the older model.