Air Max 1 '87 Premium 'University of Oregon' PE

Reviewer James E Schollin

Nice pair of sneaks but the top of the toe box is a little odd shaped. Wonder what that is.

Reviewer juanita morris

Just a great walking shoe for this old man. Easy on and off, a cushioned sole, and plenty wide. As reviewers stated, they tend to pick up rocks off our driveway.

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 Maureen Majewski

Warm and good tread on the soles

Reviewer Janice Canter

I bought these ass a gift for my daughter and she apparently loves them because she wears them constantly.

Reviewer Sybil Y Reisch

I got these as a gift for my grandson and he says that they are very comfortable.

I definitely recommend these.

Reviewer Free_4_2

I wish they came in a narrow width but these still fit very well for me

Reviewer Tony Monchinski

I just love these shoes. First pair came from Shoes.com and this pair were cheaper. Really comfortable when I do my 3 mile walk. I alternate shoes for my walk nothing is wrong with the shoes they are great.

Reviewer tryin2survive

Bought these for my son who is very picky about his shoes. He loved them and wore them all day the first time out working at the food pantry where he hauls groceries all day. Would purchase again.

Reviewer Joseph R Lowry

These are the most comfortable shoes I own. This is my second pair, and both were in he $20 price range.
The traction sole does not collect dirt and mud and also works well as a golf shoe.