I did a half marathon in May and tore up my IT band- I have had problems with it ever since. These shoes are amazing; from the first run I could feel a difference in the leg pain and by the third run it was minimal! I am looking forward to it fading away all together. These shoes are light and very comfortable; I also love the color and bought a tank top to match them. I am thinking of ordering a cuople more pair so I have back-ups when I am ready for a new pair!