I can't comment on how the shoe works as a running shoe, because I don't run. I walk a lot for exercise and I go with the theory that the best walking shoes are running shoes. My last two pairs of running shoes were Asics, and this is the third I've ever owned. It replaces a year-old worn-out pair of Asics. Fit is important for me, especially width, because I have a foot condition called Morton's Neuroma, so I need a 4E width. I used to buy New Balance for width but it never held up well. I get twice the length of wear from Asics, and I love the cushioning Asics provides. These shoes stay on my feet with no slippage whereas New Balance, perhaps because it may be a longer shoe, slips at the ankle. Asics is snug for ankle support.

Since I have trouble finding shoes that fit at a good price, I'm thinking about buying a second pair.