I have tried all different styles of Asics for running shoes, Contend, Cumulus, Nimbus, Scram,  GT-1000, and GT-2000. All have been great shoes with the exception of the Scram which are technically trail runners but they were just to narrow in the toe box. These are a bit stiffer than other Asics but I hope that means they will hold up. They don't have as much cushion as the Cumulus or Nimbus and I will be going back to one of those for running. These are still good shoes, I just prefer the others.

Edit:  These were bothering my feet while running. I bought gel inserts and they are so much better! The original inserts have no cushioning at all.