I'm a casual outdoor bike path runner and these sneaks are great! I've been wearing them for about 8 years now, and with about 10-20 miles per week each pair lasts about a year or more, especially with a pair of Superfeet insole replacements. Runs close, but not "True to size", so if you're like me and wear an 8.5 dress shoe, buy an 9 sneak. However, you might want to go to a quality running store first to get fitted and make sure the style matches your arch and feels comfy.