I've written reviews on certain items before I felt deserved commentary.  When it comes to sneakers, I'm sold on Sketchers.  Being athletic my entire life, name brand fashion has always played an important role, but not always the best in terms of performance.  Advertising hype is one thing, fashion is another, but athletic performance truly matters most when your feet depend on quality.  Once I wore Sketcher sneakers several years ago, whether in the gym training with heavy weight, doing aerobic activities, or just plain everyday use, the noticeable difference in the ergonomics of the Sketchers was very noticeable compared to other popular name brands which makes this sneaker a cut above the rest.  The fit, feel, performance, durability, outstanding lasting quality, integrity, and workmanship made this particular sneaker the reason I'm taking time to write this review.  For an all around cross-trainer, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better athletic shoe.