Reviewer L C Coleman Jr
The very best value in a durable, comfortable boat shoe. I wear them every day, all the time during cooler months, some of the time (when not wearing my wonderful Teva Katavi flips). This is my second pair, the first still not worn out after 9 years, but starting to look a bit shabby after a lot of wearings. Easy to slip on and off without having to sit or bend over, even with socks, but nice to wear without socks also in cooler weather. Pretty amazing shoes, great fit.
Reviewer trevstonlongworth
I normally only wear 574's from New Balance, but I purchased these because they share the same shoe last and they're similar. I can't say that I like them as well, but they're alright.
I believe the mid-soles are different, and while I think I like the 574 mid-sole better, the 565 doesn't seem bad. One thing I definitely don't like as well is the lack of mesh in the all-suede upper. They probably don't breath as well, but that's not a huge factor for me in a suede shoe. I just like the looks of the mesh/suede combo better then the all-suede shoe.
I saved my final criticism for last, because it applies to both the 565 and 574 models of "Lifestyle and Retro" shoes. These are the ones with model numbers that start with "ml". I don't like them because they appear to be the hipster version of New Balance shoes, with laces that usually match the suede. Like any good hipster shoe, they seem to be more narrow, which is antithetical to the very thing that made the 574, and probably 565, popular shoes in the first place (i.e. spacious.) Even though these are supposedly made on the same shoe last as other models in the line, they definitely don't have the advertised toe depth of the SL-2 shoe last. I've also noticed that many New Balance shoes made on the SL-2 last don't seem to be as wide as they used to be, so that issue probably isn't for the lifestyle and retro shoes alone.
Seems strange that New Balance would ruin a popular line of shoes by changing the very things that made them popular, but that's what they seem to be doing. For customers that want a more narrow 574, it seems like New Balance would just suggest the 363 or one of their models made on narrow shoe lasts. Regardless, I wish they'd leave the SL-2 shoes alone, so that customer who appreciate them can continue to do so. I've worn them for 20 years and the only thing that will stop that is if New Balance changes the shoes so much that they're not the same.
Reviewer ivfly
Love the product. Have purchase before and will purchase again
Reviewer J Luczko
Just a touch small but will break in nicely. Fabulous color with silver accent. Love them.
Reviewer Sharon K Stobart
Shoe looks great. Size is a bit tight. I am 11.5 and wish i would of gotten a 12. I would recommend getting half size larger.
Reviewer John Simon Jr
we only wish they were not white on the bottom. black would look a lot nicer and we don't know why companies , make the rubber white, when the shoe is black.
Reviewer Joan F Correll
This is my 6th pair of these shoes. I wear them everyday to work. Hard sole shoes hurt my feet so I switched to black sneakers. These have a good cushion. They last about 6 months, and then the inside lining starts to deteriorate. That's about the same length of time that I get out of my cross trainers that I use on the weekends and for exercise.
Reviewer James Furlo
Love these shoes!!! Feel great on walks and they breath very well. Will buy these again!!!
Reviewer Kimberly Morgan
Bought for my son. He loves the shoes. No complaints
Reviewer GJFreese
basic-- easy to wear
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