I've always LOVED Brooks Running shoes.  Quite possibly THE MOST comfortable pair of running shoes I have ever worn.  I absolutely LOVE the design/color/pattern of this shoe!  Very fashionable & stylish.  The moment I put the shoes on, my feet were in bliss!  So comfortable!  Didn't even have to break them in.  Put them on, tied up the laces and started my workout.  The true test is my cardio. I felt like I was running on pillows. Did the treadmill and jump rope and absolutely felt NO impact on my feet.  I will be using these for both my weight training workout as well as cardio (which varies from running on the treadmill, to the  stairmaster and also jump rope).  I will be traveling to Paris in May and will be taking these with me as my "walking" shoe as well as for working out in when I am in Paris.  I have wide feet and the 8 B fit me perfectly!  I will DEFINITELY be buying this style again!