I can't speak for anybody else, but i have had my best performances running in a pair of wave riders.  I've owned six or seven pair of the wave rider line.  The shoes don't lie.  It's the only pair of running shoes i worn where i haven't gotten injured.  From blisters, to runner's knee, to IT band problems, nope not a single one. The Wave Rider 14 so far has proved to be just as reliable.  I'm really happy with them. They are not the most expensive shoe or considered the very top of the line.  But the just work!  5 Stars.