For at least 10 years I have only bought ASICS running shoes, no other shoe comes close in terms of comfort.  It has to do I think with the width and height of the front part of ASICS shoes -- the back is tight and firmly grips the shoe to your ankle, but the front is wide enough AND tall enough that my forefeet and toes are completely unrestricted.  Unfortunately, this ASICS shoe does not follow that model.  As soon as I put it on my foot felt cramped -- although lengthwise it was the right fit -- and within half an hour my toes started going numb.  That's what I get for trying to get a deal, I suppose: as always, you get what you pay for.