This shoe is not what I originally hoped for. It has top notch materials and the design of the shoe is great. It lacks forefoot cushioning. I'm a big guy and need that forefoot shock absorption. I have the Brooks Beast the NB 1226, the Nike equalon 4 and Vomero 5. I rate all of them higher. This is more of a status and fashion statement than a real performance shoe. They've got something here but its needs to be technically revamped to be taken seriously at such a high price tag. My favorite shoe for now is the ASICS Kayano 17 and the Brooks Trance 10. Who knows I might get a pair for walking when the price breaks a hundred dollars. Nice looking shoe. For serious running look elsewhere. Expectations are are expectedly high for a shoe that originally retailed for 200 bucks. Let's wait for a sale. A better sale. Buy the way I hate the Brooks Trance 9's. Way too narrow. I'll put reviews on my other shoes as well.