I'm just starting to get Into running so wanted a shoe that was light and offered enough support to help me along. These shoes look great (I got the black/purple) and are really lightweight. I find the sole to be a little thin -my feet usually hurt by the time I finish running but they quickly recover. I ordered these in a wide and they fit really well. I have a pair of propts that I find more comfortable but I'm going to try and get used to these because I like their look and flexible feel. So if you're a beginner, I'd recommend a shoe with more padding on the footbed.