got these for my high school age runner.  They changed the shoe this year but he liked this model so much that I ordered 2 more to keep him in running shoes for a while.  very stable, heel not raised up too much,  toe box plenty roomy,  not so padded that they loose shape or size.  can wear them for a good long time and they keep shape and size.  and the bonus?  made in the good old usa!