This year's Dash 3 walking sneaker is longer in the toes than the last few years' models. I put on one old shoe and one new and my big toe hits in a different spot. That doesn't seem to affect my walking. The heel is still narrow enough to fit my tiny foot. On the plus side, I think the laces are shorter or I don't have to tie them so tightly. Little old ladies are always telling me my shoes are untied when I know they're not! They're just LONG laces. I like the black color because it feels more professional when I work. I don't like the pink/magenta color paired with the blue. My complaint about this style is that it's a little flimsy. I wanted something more substantial with more padding inside but none of those styles fit. Also, this style only lasts about a year with every day fitness walking and standing on my feet. I wish there were more short and narrow styles to choose from.