I was looking for a good all around walking sneaker. I take a 8M in ASICS, however my foot is a tiny bit wide, but not wide enough to buy wide width shoes. (if that makes any sense)...Anyway, I already knew that ASICS fit me well, as I have had several pairs in the past. I wanted to see if I could get another brand, and tried on several different brands in the store, but I kept coming back to the ASICS because of the fit. This sneaker is very light weight and the heal support is good. Would recommend to someone who has a wider foot to try on in a store first, then to buy it here on Amazon, I paid about $20 less.