I ordered the Saucony Men's Progrid Omni 9 running shoe. This is the only running show I have tried that fits my foot well. I have had planter facitus and which hurts badly this shoe is the only one that did not make it reocure so I am sticking with this one. well made shoe last me a year and I walk every day several miles. I have even washed them a few times during the year and they hold up well. I would say the flex of the sole is meduim not to stiff so that it will not bend but not to soft which is what hurts my foot. The price is good here on Amazon so will continue to order in the future.