I bought this shoe because Im a big guy that is on my feet most of my work day and ASICS shoes just have better more durable cushioning than their competition. I only buy ASICS shoes now for that reason. I got tired of buying Nike, Reebok and Addidas etc shoes just to have them feel amazing in the shoe store for the few minutes I wore them there and have their super cushy no support soles hurt my feet when I where them a full day. Not only that but those super cushy soles deteriorate quickly and become worthless fast, for a big guy. ASICS is a running shoe company mainly and their shoes are built to last. Being real running shoes their soles last and last. The exception being their trail shoes designed for dirt being worn on concrete and carpet, it grinds them fast. The trail shoes also have less padding as they are designed for off road not hard surfaces. This shoe is excellent, nice looking and durable but mostly comfortable, I recommend them to you