I've worn Brooks Ariels since several years ago when my chiropractor kept recommending Brooks for the problem I have with flat feet and pronation of one ankle.  He said a lot of my back and leg problems were due to that, and recommended I go to Body 'n Sole (local running shoe store) and tell them he (the chiropractor) sent me.  So being a disbeliever but trusting my chiropractor, I went in and told them Dr. Pride sent me and they fixed me up with my first Ariels.  I've been through 4 pairs.  Last time they were out of my size in Ariel so I got Addiction, thinking it was close enough to the same shoe.  It's not.  Halfway through the day, I would be limping and would have to come out of them.  I went back to the old pair of Ariels and can wear them all day and walk pretty much like a normal person.  Local price is the same as Amazon plus if my husband goes with me for his new Brooks Beast ones (he suppinates), they will give us a discount.  Love Amazon, however, for a lot of things that are way cheaper online and usually free shipping.