**Update** I am officially a converted Altra fan. These are the greatest pair of shoes that I have ever owned. Whether on the floor at the hospital or at my part time waitressing job, I have not had ANY, and I mean ANY foot pain. Some days I will average 18-20K steps. It's absolutely amazing how much better your quality of life can improve with a good pair of shoes.

I did a lot of research before purchasing these shoes. Running shoes tend to be very uncomfortable for me because the toe box normally squeezes my right pinky toe. I have a pair of WIDE Sauconys and my right pinky toe literally wore a hole in the side of the shoes. So far I have been wearing these for two days at my waitressing job. They are amazing. The cushion is unlike any shoe Ive ever had and each step is surprisingly low impact. They are surprising light considering the cushion.  My toes can relax and spread out naturally in the toe box. I also think these shoes are really cute! They have garnered a lot of attention because they actually don't have the traditional running shoe style. I really like them so far & I think Ive been converted to an Altra girl. **I read reviews and sized up 1/2 a size and they fit perfectly**