I used to include jogging in my workouts for years but when I reached my mid 30s, I had issues with not only my knees having sharp pains but more shin splints and soon after, aching in my heels and arches.  I went to 2 different shoe speciality places and both are saying different things and recommend different shoes.  One recommends Saucony for me and the other Aetrex.  My last purchase, I thought I'd give the Aetrex X532 a try.  I was told that I'm a size 8XW in shoe size however I was concerned that from the start, these shoes were way too 'loose'.  The shoe specialist insisted that I had to get used to them because I was simply wearing the 'wrong' size and shoe for so long that I had to adjust to what my feet needed.  Well, a year later they are still too loose!

Now at 40yrs old, I started working out again after recovering from health issues and regardless if I use these for an aerobics class, jog / run in these, I find that they slide in the heel too much.  Granted they have PLENTY of toe box space - the most I've EVER had...I can spread my toes out like a hand easily in there.  Now I'm that ready to really start running consistently, I am desperately trying to find the 'right' shoe for me.

Years ago, I wore New Balance then discovered Saucony Omni shoes and stuck to that model for about 10yrs. (each version changes a smidge)...

Although I think I could wear these in a size 8wide vs 8xw, I don't believe that it will address the way the heel fits.  Since there is no way to adjust the heel (vs the front portion of your foot) I'd say this particular model is best for those with thicker / wider HEELS.  If you'd like to consider aesthetics as part of your options, this is in no way an 'attractive' shoe. It's wide, bulky and very orthopedic looking.

In closing although I asked for a running / jogging shoe, I think I was sold what she could fit me into as these are an EXTREMELY heavy and VERY wide shoe in comparison to Saucony and New Balance brands.  If anyone has suggestions, I'm all ears!!