I love Asics shoes and bit the bullet to get the new Gel-Nimbus. Everything about the shoe is so comfortable and cushioned, but they changed the lacing to angle off toward the side. They say it is more natural, but the way the lace hits across the top of my big toes is very uncomfortable. I have to keep the shoe laced too loose so it won't rub my foot. It may be just my foot, but I don't like the new design.