I have plantar fasciitis and need shoes that have heel stability.  I bought these shoes for that reason.  They have all of the qualities that my pt prescribed.  Unfortunately, they do not have enough cushion for me.  After wearing for over a month, I have pulled a hamstring and the shoe also bruises the ball of my foot.  I wore some old shoes for a few days and then tried them again.  Within wearing for a half an hour, my feet were killing me.