this is only shoe that fits me comfortably. I didn't give 5 because this model wears out quickly in that my big toe pops out of front after 4-6 month. I wish New Balance had kept this model in their line and reinforced the front toe box better. THe new version 1260V7 fits totally different . I don't know about toe box as I sent 1260V7 back. HOpe I can continue to find the 1260V6 which is discontinued. Despite wearing out quickly it is only shoe i find comfortable.OK, this shoe is bewildering. All size 11D (I wear a 10.5 street shoe), I currently run in two pair of v3s, and a pair each of v4 and v5. I love the v3 and v5, and have two brand new pair of v3 in reserve. That is correct.... I own six pair of v3-v5, and have already discarded several pair of v3 due to wear. I am a masters decathlete who pronates, and I had OPEN KNEE surgery to remove cartilage while young. I run, jump and throw bone on bone, medial meniscus gone. To put it mildly, I have profited from newer generation shoes that direct the foot away from pronation. The v6 just flat out sucks, my view. I took it out of the box and compared it to one of my brand new reserve v3 pair, and the v6 might as well come from Mars as China. This is, as always, a great looking shoe. If you want a heavily padded cruiser shoe, and don't pay much attention to the "stability" designation? This shoe may be perfect for you. I'm finished with New Balance.Arrived in good condition. Looks exactly like the photo on the web. This is my fourth pair of 1260s. I don't run, lots of walking and Elipitical. I have one pair 5 years old still in usable condition. My feet are small but wide, New Balance fits. Hope this pair are as good as the last 3. Time will tell.I have worn New Balance shows for a long time, and I have very high expectations. It shouldn't come as a shock that these shoes deliver. They work well for running and walking, and look very nice. My feet feel comfortable, and never make my feet ache. I wear size 12.5, and they fit perfectly! Would recommend.The 1260 is great support fitting New Balance; no problems with sizing despite warnings from others. I also wear the Thorlo heavy weight low socks so that could be helping me. Great design, probably best design work ever that I've seen in New Balance and I've been wearing this brand for many years. The Nike shoe last doesn't work for me, so I'm loyal to NB. Great pair of shoes 1260v6, great colors.The 1260v6 is comfortable and supportive like the previous version, and seems to fit the same as the 1260v5. However, the tongue keeps sliding over to the side instead of staying in place. I did not have this issue with the 1260v5I love my NB 1260 running shoes. They are very comfortable and you hardly feel the impact while running. I've been using them since the V0, at some point tried to experiment with other brands but always came back to my 1260. Will keep using them for as long as I am able to run.Good shoe, more support than cushion. I've done 6 mile sin them with no ill effect.Very well made. Great running shoes.Excellent fit. Previous reviews spot on.