I must admit that I'm not an avid runner/walker.  However, upon re-entering the fitness world, I was told that I needed a stability shoe due to my over pronation (sic).  I went to several fancy specializing sports stores and narrowed it down to the Asics Kayano and the Brooks Adrenaline.  However, none of those felt like "the one."  If I was going to be spending $100+ on running shoes, it had to be "the one."  I then decided to try out a traditional sports store and was told by the sales associate that New Balance had a stability shoe.  I snickered at the thought of wearing New Balance (I thought it was a lower class brand).  However, she indicated that New Balance is a great shoe not only for stability but also on your knees and joints.  At this point I thought what do I have to loose.  I tried them on and I felt like I had found my match. :)  However, I do hate the color (grey).  I bought them and then hoped that they wouldn't disappoint me on my workouts (runs/walks).  I have not been disappointed to date (over a month).  I actually don't mind working out anymore and as I do work out, I feel as if I'm walking/running on clouds.  Of course, I wouldn't recommend these to my enemies but definitely to my loved ones!