There is always a price point in any company's running shoe line where there are diminishing returns beyond that price. For new balance its the 1226. For Brooks its the Adrenaline GTS 11. Out pacing them all is the ASICS GTS 2160. I own the Asics gel Nimbus 12 and the Kayano 17. For the money the sweet spot in their lineup is the 2160. Asics just keeps getting it right with this 2100 series shoe. I will go out on a limb and state their is no better running shoe in the world at this price point. Cushioning is top notch. The stitching and design of the uppers is excellent. The interior materials are also a grade above most running shoes. I have other shoes like the Nike Vomero 5, a slew of New Balance shoes and a slew of Brooks runners. I bought this shoe in all Black thinking it was a lower end Asics product and I would use it as a walking shoe. Boy was I wrong. You can pay more but you won't get more. Since I got this shoe I did some additional research and found out I was not the only one who knew the secret about this shoe. In fact ASICS sells more 2100 series shoes than any other shoe in the world. The problem with these shoes is once you put them on you won't want to take them off. It feels great walking running working and hiking. Very light and flexible but still with enough support to make even the finicky runner happy. This is the top seller and now I know why and you do too. Quality at a discount price. Can somebody make an all Brown running shoe so I can wear them to work !! I have not considered buying the same model running shoe from any company. This is likely a repeat purchase. I need a good excuse. My wife thinks I've lost my mind with all these running shoes. Truth is these shoes will make you want to run 7 days a week. And isn't that the point in the first place.