I am a huge Asics fan and have worn out several other pairs of Asics cross trainers and running shoes, so I was excited to try this model.  I only buy Asics b/c they are made such that a size 8 always fits me.  Not so w/ this model.  It felt as though they were "stretched out," like someone had been wearing them before me.  They didn't seem too large, as the length was write, it just felt like the fabric of the upper did not hug my foot properly.  On the plus side, they were very light and the area around the achilles tendon was supportive.  However, the overall shoe just didn't feel right, so I had to send this pair back.  Very bummed.