I started running in 08 and my first pair of shoes was Kahana3's. Just got back into it again recently so I picked up the new Kahana 5 shoes. They are just great, lots of cushion in the heel, good ankle support. I'm 6'3" 240lbs and these absorb the shock just fine. Unfortunately I also supinate like crazy so the outer edges of all my shoes wears out faster than the rest. These shoes have sufficient tread so they can hang in there for a while. Excellent pick if you're a large, lumbering dinosaur-style runner like myself.