Reviewer Adam Afzal
Great fit. True to US sizing. Very comfortable. Just got back from my first 2 mile walk in these shoes and they feel so good and light on my feet I have the Soulfully youthful exuberance of a school boy in my stride (memories, reminiscing the good ol' days). What surprised me the most is I haven't added comfort gel insoles and they don't need them. Honestly the most comfortable shoe I've worn in a long long time. Even better then my nike air felt (still have them to wear in bad weather). I love this pair of Stan Smith shoes even more than being barefoot on the park grass or dancing in the sand at the ocean. I'm old school impressed, old school quality.
Reviewer Janel Fortier
Best running shoes I've ever owned. Exceptional cushioning.
Reviewer David Heagy
I bought for my brother and he really liked the design. It is important to note that the Heel of the shoe makes the shoe appear to be a bit longer than it is. The heel is also slightly elevated. My brother is normally a 10 so that’s what we went with but it was tight slightly so we returned and decided to go up a whole size. Even with the size mixup, my brother was very happy with the shoe and style.
Reviewer H Mary Cork
I normally wouldn't consider a synthetic leather shoe, because I'd never seen any that weren't awful in nearly every way possible. The only reason I considered these is because I needed shoes that fit very particular criteria and one of them was that they're synthetic. So I ordered a pair to evaluate them and the verdict is very positive.
It's not real leather, but it's close. It actually reminds me of cheap leather shoes, but without all the creasing (like comfortable Reeboks, which used loose leather for comfort). The rubber sole seems comfortable and the synthetic lining looks like it'll be easy to keep clean. It has average arch support and the insole is stuck in place, but it does offer good cushioning.
I ordered my normal sneaker size and it fits great, so I'd say the sizing is perfect (I wear a a half size larger in New Balance and sometimes with Nike). The laces are a little long, but just a little and they're nice laces.
Overall, they're nice shoes. No, they're not real leather and I didn't judge them as if they were. But there are some advantages with synthetic leather shoes and these will work great for those who understand they're not leather.
Reviewer Patrick Ruffini
New Balance makes such nice and affordable shoes. The material does get dirty easily and is hard to clean unless you have the "show cleaners." Pretty sure people can find a crafty way to DIY clean these without having to buy a shoe cleaner, I just have not taken the time to see for myself.
Reviewer Eliza Bowman
Surprised that I like these steel toed shoes. I work on concrete floors and my feet never hurt at the end of the day and I don't feel the steel toes.
Reviewer T Otis
ok shoe, very drafty. runs about a half size larger than asics
Reviewer Hrothgar
My grandsons fav shoe!
Reviewer moonwolfspirit
I have been wearing Dyads for several years. I have one foot that supinates and this shoe does the best job of coping with it compared to any other shoe I have worn. The shoe is very cushioned but relatively stable. I really disliked the Dyad 9. The changes made it less comfortable and less cushioned than the previous models. The Dyad 10 has rectified all of those issues. I use the shoe for walking, as I can't run anymore. I just returned from 2 weeks in Europe walking over a lot of uneven cobblestone walkways and streets. I never turned my ankle once. My arthritic knees felt just fine. I also like the muted colors of the shoe. The gray is perfect for me with the tan logo ok. I really don't like the garish neon colors that so many shoe companies use these days. The shoe fits perfectly. A little snug in the forefoot, but not so much that it creates a hot spot. I highly recommend this shoe for anyone looking for a cushioned, neutral shoe that has good stability. I'd wear them anywhere.
Reviewer J C Schenk
Very comfortable shoes. They seem to get more comfortable each time you wear them. Only issue is that you will need socks that cover your heel as the back of the shoe will rub it raw.