These could easily be sold as a cross training shoe. These are sold as a running shoe and do well in that regard. I have had them a couple months and log about 10-15mi a week in them. Like all the New Balance shoes I have owned they hold up to abuse. TBH they still look brand new despite the workouts I put them through and the following walks through the Midtown Manhattan grime. LOL.
 They feel really stable. They're a bit more structured than other running shoes which lean more towards a soft upper construction, which is a bonus for me and my lovely plantar facisiitis. (These were actually recommended specifically for people will PF). I also LOVE them for strength training. The same stability I like in them for my runs provide a solid foundation when I am lifting or using weight machines. I will be buying a second pair to have as a back up for when these wear out in a year or 2 (seriously, all my NBs last a long time) and may no longer be available.