This shoe makes my Jazzercise classes much more fun than a regular tennis or athletic shoe, which are like a brick on my feet by the end of the class.  If you are taking a Zuma or Dance Trace or any other dance based fitness class, this shoe is for you.  And, And, the social consciousness of RYKA is a huge plus. The shoe does run small, so I did order a size larger than my normal shoe size. Plus, I normal wear a "wide" shoe.  The result = perfect fit.