New Balance Men's 581 V1 Industrial Shoe

Yes, this shoes are designed for basketball, but I'm really looking for a set of shoes that can protect my ankle from rolling. My left foot has been prone to rolling since elementary school time, but only recently, I've noticed my ankle is rolling so much that I've had to watch where I step at all times now and walking on grass surfaces is prone to a lot of ankle rolls, most recently 4 months ago and I haven't recovered from it 100%. I was told by my doctor to either wear an ankle brace (that fits in a regular shoe to protect the ankle) or buy hiking boots. I have hiking boots, but its not very useful when walking my dog around the neighborhood, its too stiff and I need some play when I'm jogging or walking fast for my Jack Russell. Basketball shoe seems to fit my need. It protected my ankle from a recent rolling 2 months ago and I was able to continue a walking routine 2 weeks later thankfully. My foot size is 8.5 4E and the fit is just right.

My son needs a 2e width shoe. There are very few options for wide basketball shoes. I'm not sure why there are a million wide options in running shoes but not basketball... Anyhow we purchased three pairs of the much more expensive BB82 New Balance shoes and they rip out around the first lacing hole quite easily. One pair did so after just one or two practices. The BB82 shoes rub against each other when he is running or something because they fray rather quickly on the top inside rim of the shoe. After buying three of the BB82 shoes I decided to try a pair of these BB581 shoes. These shoes have held up really well. One $60 pair of these BB581 shoes has lasted as long as three pairs of the BB82s and he is still using this first pair of BB581s. Coming back to try and get some more pairs if they would ever get back in stock again.

The fit:These shoes are a MUST for anyone with extra-wide feet. My normal size is 14, so I ordered a 14 4E. They fit perfectly. If you suffer from extra wide feet and play a lot of basketball, don't damage your feet because Nike refuses to make wide basketball shoes. New Balance has been great when it comes to making wide shoes, and these are no exception.Performance:Not bad at all. I get good traction on the gym floor, and they are just high enough to give me good ankle support. My games are 40 minutes long, so I don't wear them for more than an hour, once a week. At this rate, they should last me a good year.

My pair of 12 4E New Balance BB581s are my absolute favorite pair of shoes. I have big wide feet and use orthotics. I prefer high tops because they minimize the up-down motion of my heal. The only problem is that they're wearing out and I can't find a new pair.Hey New Balance, start making these shoes again.

Love this sneaker so much I just order a second pair! They fit great. I where a size 13 4E wide and trust me its a hard size to find. I have never found a pair of Basketball sneakers in this size before these. Thank you to New Balance for making a pair of Hi-Tops that fit wide footed people. As usual they were shipped fast and free.

I like these shoes.

played 3 real games of B and the sticking came out but very comfortable!!

Thanks New Balance for making a 14 4e shoe.