They just arrived and I couldn't be happier. My only regret is that I didn't replace the old ones sooner. I bought my first pair about five years ago. I can't comment from a runner's perspective, because I use them more as an all-around shoe than a running one. They come in widths to accommodate my w-i-d-e feet. New Balance does too but, in my experience, they last longer than New Balance and are more cushiony. Comfort, thy name is Asics Gel!