Great pair of shoes. I wore custom made orthotics with my previous shoes. These shoes feel as if my orthotics were built in, but way more comfortable. My heels feel as if they are not touching the ground. I guess it's because of the curvature of the soles; which allows the midsole to hit the ground first. Some may find this unusual (as my wife did), but to me, it felt like my orthotics. I can't wait to hit pavement!