I've worn Asics shoes for quite a few years, both as casual shoes and cross-trainers.  After several years of abusing an ankle, I decided I needed a shoe with a bit more lateral stability.  These pure running shoes seemed like they might be the answer. The lateral stiffness is there for sure, but the shoes are a bit too stiff front-to-back.  After about thirty miles of use, they've relented a little. But the stiffness still results in a flat 'plop' as the shoe rolls forward following the heel strike.  The gel also seems to be less effective than in other Asics I've worn.

Construction and materials are of good quality.  These might be the perfect shoes for some runners or race-walkers (perhaps those with slender builds).  I'll be looking into some other models next time around.