I have had literally dozens of pairs of Asics sneakers over the years.  I can typically buy them without having to try them on because they all fit the same and they fit well.  Not so with these.  I usually buy the 1000 series, but I thought I would give this version a try because they are supposed to be better.  I found them to be too tight and too cushy.  There is a lot of padding in the heel, which I found to rub.  Also, the design of the toe box didn't work for me.  The little fashionable color stripe runs right across the top of my toe and numbs it.  I ran a 50 miles race in these sneakers on Saturday and that may be their last use.  I am going back to the 1000s.  That said, if you like cushy/padded shoes, these, like all Asics, are well made.