The Avia A5657W is a good shoe for cross training--it's more balanced and stable than a running shoe and less "cushy." This makes it sit more firmly in the pedals of my elliptical trailer, whereas a running shoe made me feel a little wobbly. I wouldn't use these for running, but that's mostly because I'm a heavier runner and have knee problems.

The colors are great--I got the black with aqua and lime green accents. It's so hard to find snazzy kicks for women that aren't pink!

One thing to note is that these seem to run a teensy bit short--I think I'd have liked a 9.5 better. 9 is my street shoe size, and going by the other reviews, that's what I ordered. They feel a little better after being on for a little while, but they feel snug at first. My feet run a little narrow, and these shoes (B width) fit nicely, with no heel gaping, so I'm pleased. Someone with a wider foot may want to take note.

I removed the insoles and am using orthotics to correct pronation. They fit nicely and do not make the shoe too snug.

Bottom line: Nice general workout shoe, nice looking too.