I'm not a runner, but i'm training for a 5k as a goal this year and had been wearing my two pairs of Nike "running" shoes and having a LOT of pain in my heels, knees, ankles, and shin splints EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I was miserable and could barley finish my training each day.  . I put out a request to all my fit friends on a good running shoe and they all said Brooks hands down. I ordered these and let myself heal up for a week and was blown away. The first day I wore them I ran  a full mile straight (on top of my goal on the couch to 5k app for that day) for the first time ever in my life. And while inside I felt like I could pass out, my knees, legs and feet felt GREAT. I had ZERO pain afterwards or the day following. I couldn't believe it and i'm sold on Brooks for life. They have so much support and cushion. I though they were going to feel bulky but they ended up feeling like i was running on air. DEF. make sure you order a FULL SIZE UP. I'm a 7.5 and wear an 8.5 in these and have a small bit of room if I wanted to add an insert or when my feet swell. but for now they are doing just great. as my first pair of real running shoes, I HIGHLY recommend these. Color selection is great and aren't near as obnoxious as some other running shoes i've seen. You won't regret this purchase!