I had seen the good reviews on these across several sites. I found a good deal on the original (black and yellow) 890 and picked them up even though I had just gotten a pair of Kayano 17's I really like as well.  I am 6'3" 210lbs and wear a normal 12 in most brands. The 12D in the 890 fit like a glove. I wore them right out of the box for a 5k and found them light, comfortable, and responsive. No issues with them being new and for most of the race I didn't even think about them.

I had run another 5k the week before in the Kayano's and between the two, liked the 890's better for that distance and speed. I run at around an 8:00 minute mile pace and although they felt very light, the cushioning was excellent even at my weight. My lower back and legs felt very good after the race. Overall a great shoe and I look forward to running in them this summer.

Update: Have run three more 5k's in these and they performed very well. Have taken a minute off my time. Have ordered a second pair now that they are getting closed out (replaced by the 890v2's)just to have when I wear out the first pair as I like them so much.