I was a Nike fan until the quality started to decline.  This is my first pair of Asics walking shoes and I'm very happy with them. My husband has always been a fan of Asics walking shoes. I was able to wear them first time out of the box for my 4+ mile walk.  No blisters, no problems. I wear a 6 or 6 1/2.  I ordered a 6 1/2 and they are a perfect fit. Now the question will be how long they last.  If they last a long time then I will be a convert for sure. Love the blue trim, normally my walking shoes are plain white. I highly recommend.