I have loved Asics for a long time as cushy running shoes, so I gave this lighter version a try for my job in retail. Despite the thinner sole, these shoes have saved me from footsoreness for three weeks and counting. They are a blessing, though I'm not certain how much more daily abuse their cushyness will be able to take. It could be that they'll only work like this for two to three months. But for that amount of time, they're still definitely a worthwhile purchase. I love them.