New Balance 530 Trainers Pure White Grey Black - 44.5

I bought these New Balance shoes a month ago with the intention of using them on a six-day trip to Europe. I ended up walking close to 50 miles on that trip and took every step in these shoes and it was amazing, even with my extremely flat feet. They are breathable, but obviously, that means they're not exactly waterproof. It was a bit rainy, so they did get a little wet, but they were always dry by the time I'd need to lace them up the next morning. I found that these (and NB in general) run a little big. I am a true 7.5 with 24.1 cm/9.5 in feet, and I got these in a 6.5. They fit perfectly.

I got these for work because I think they’re cuter than the hookas everybody wears. I work in a hospital, in a fast paced environment and they are so comfy and airy. I can literally feel the air coming in thru my toes because they’re made of a mesh material at the front. Plus, they’re wide feet friendly! Only downside for me was that the left shoe looked used like it was probably the one they had displayed at a store or a return but it wasn’t that bad so I kept them.

I bought these shoes for my son, and after only a few wears, a hole appeared in the mesh. I'm very disappointed with the quality. The mesh is so fragile that it didn't even last beyond a few uses. For the price, I expected these shoes to be much more durable. I contacted customer service within three weeks of purchase, but they refused a refund, claiming it was due to wear and tear. Save your money-these shoes aren't worth it.