I knew something was up for a thread about shoes to have gone over 5 posts.
Just keep telling yourself that.

Looks matter in certain facets of my life, but as long as your shoes have a good personality, you'll have nothing to worry about.
On a more serious note... Don't go exercising in your brand new shoes!!! You'll get blisters for sure! You need to break them in first with lighter activity, i.e. small walks and whatnot. I hope your feet aren't mad at you tomorrow!!!
And I've had horrible luck with both Nikes and New Balances! I have a really wide foot, and they always blow out on the sides... I even had a pair of Doc Martens rip out on the side after 8 months, and they're supposed to be indestructible! But the one shoe that does work for me... Adidas. I have no idea why, though.