These Asics Gel-Kahana 3 Running Shoes were awesome from the start. Put them on and ran 5 miles without any shin splints, without any blisters, and with lots of comfort.  Because I over-pronate, I was especially happy to run without that being a problem.  I logged an average of 20 miles a week on them and they did just fine. After a year+ of running, they seem be doing fine, although the toe box has lossened up a bit and lost some of it's original snugness.  Very happy with this purchase.