I have suffered from plantar fascitis for the past 18 months and am VERY PLEASED with the cushioning this shoe provides. I bought them for coaching on the baseball diamond...the black hides the clay dirt well, and the trail running sole gives a good grip without having to buy cleats. I am a runner and have not run in these shoes yet, but that's because I have another pair of ASICS for that...the Gel Nimbus. I am in love with the Gel Nimbus and have used those for years. So I am hooked on the Asics brand for support and cushioning. BUT...I think I could run in these without pain, no problem. Another thing to note is that my feet have been a little wider since having kids, and I do sometimes have to order wide widths now...but not with Asics. Their medium width is just fine.