This is the closest to the New Balance that had the longest wearing sole. This one wears fast even though it’s Vibram which is a good brand normally. I’m discouraged with all postal shoes because they wear so fast and cost twice what they’re worth. There are so many better constructed and reasonably price shoes that are safer and wear longer on the outside.

Its an ok shoe with a long break in period, but once they are broken in they are "almost" as comfortable as the old new balances. But they are heavy. Just like any other postal shoe.