I had the ProGrid Omni 8 and was looking for a new pair but saw these at Sports Authority. Bought them for $43 on sale and loved them. Came back for a 2nd pair but no more sale! Went on Amazon and got them instead. For me, if I like a pair of shoes instantly, I tend to buy the same one before they're all gone. My Omni 8's lasted for over a year each. I know these are the budget kind of Saucony but at least they were on sale. For any budget conscious buyer, I would recommend these shoes.