New BalanceA(R) 608v5 Athletic Shoes are classic, comfortable training shoes. The outsole is designed with flex grooves for a comfortable stride as you take your nightly walk. It's also flat for top surface contact, ideal for even balance when lifting weights or working the weight machine at the gym. And inside, multiple comfort features all throughout the shoe provide a soft and supportive experience. So they're great for training or simply everyday wear as well. If you like wearing sneakers to work, the Black style comes with all the same benefits, plus the outsole is ASTM-rated for slip resistance to provide safer traction on slick surfaces. Durable leather uppers ABZORB cushioning at the heel lessens the shock at impact Non-marking outsole with grooves supports a flexible step Polyeurethane comfort insert insole for all-day support and cushioning Injection-molded EVA foam midsole for firm-yet-flexible cushioning Foam collar is soft at the ankle Shank support Black (MX608AB5) outsole rated ASTM F2913-11 for slip resistance makes these shoes great for work, too White (MX608WN5) is Medicare/HCPCS code A5500, may be eligible for Medicare reimbursement