I have been a fan of this shoe for the last several years.  The reason is a simple one.  These shoes actually fit me!  As a woman wearing an 8.5 EE, I do not have a wide choice.  Once I eliminate Brooks' Ariel because its toe box is too snug and a few others whose padding is not to my taste, the 927 is my choice, barring none.  Believe me, I have tried them all! The flat sole and the stiff correctives insure that my feet strike the ground correctly. Because they fit so well, I wear them all the time.  Unfortunately, it doesn't take long before I need to replace them--and they are pricey.  My guess is about two hundred miles.  Amazon sells them for $100, which is ten dollars less than I pay elsewhere.