I purchased my first pair of these running shoes while I was in Maine for the summer at a specialty running store called Maine Running.  I loved them, but was very concerned I would not be able to find them in South Florida.  To my delight, I was able to order them through Amazon, and basically at the same price I had paid in Maine.  I will never go back to New Balance.  These are expensive shoes, compared to what I used to buy, but well worth it.  I used to have foot problems when I walked regularly.  Now I run regularly and my feet feel great!  And, I've lost 40 pounds.  Thank you ASICS.