I was on a budget and needed a good running shoe with some proper support and flex for my feet. I've had bad knees for years and these have helped me jog for longer periods of time. I expected this shoe to be a bit clunkier and bigger from what the picture looked like but it's actually a very light shoe that's also thinner I got the size 12 1/2 and it fits my big foot just right though at first it was a bit tight for the sides of my feet but which new shoes don't need broken in when you get them. Overall very pleased with this purchase and plan on buying another pair for casual walking shoes.