Okay, my foot type: wide with narrow heel, high arch, high instep, excessive pronator (I know, weird but true). Before trying these, I tried the Brooks Adrenaline and after about a week, I returned them because they hurt my feet. I'm like the Princess & the Pea when it comes to shoes. I'm a hiker/walker, not a runner. I walk on both dirt roads/trails (with little rocks/scree) and asphalt. These shoes are very supportive, but yet comfortable and breathable. I also have the world's sweatiest feet (which I why I avoid GTX like the plague). These do NOT make my feet sweat. They have a cushy heel and decent arch support, although I still add Heel Seats which add a little extra cushion in heel and arch support. I have extremely high arches, but I pronate excessively. Anyone who tells you this is not possible, I'm living proof. I have had my gait analyzed by Pod. and I have battled PF in the past. I love that these are really wide in the toe box, but nice and snug fitting at the heel with no slipping up and down.  I had previously been wearing a 7.5, but I have gone to an 8 in these shoes. I made the mistake of purchasing these at a local running store, but I wanted to make sure they were comfy and they had a 30 day return policy. What I've done in the past is go to a running store that carries them, try them on for fit, then order from Amazon! MUCH cheaper!  I will buy another pair.