These shoes are a pretty good deal. They are very comfortable with a true fit, but they are not without flaws. I haven't experienced the sole coming apart, as some have previously stated regarding the Kahana series, but I have had another problem that isn't a deal breaker, but it is annoying nonetheless.

Over a year ago I purchased the Kahana 4 shoes and after a few months the Gel "wing" emblem on the back of both shoes began to come off. A little super glue fixed that and there were no other significant problems. After only a few days of owning the Kahana 5 shoes the same thing has occurred. Once again I will re-glue them and hopefully that will be the end of that issue.

I can't complain too much about this issue, but I am curious if others are experiencing the same thing. I run on relatively smooth surfaces and don't abuse my shoes, so I'm certain it has nothing to do with anything I am doing.

I am still of the opinion that at under $50, these are still the best bang for the buck in running shoes, but I have to deduct one star for this imperfection.