Different people have different running shoe requirements so I can't say these are for everyone. They're perfect for me. This is my 3rd pair since the 993's came out. I used to get the 992's and Asic Gel Kayano's before that. This will be the only shoe I get until they discontinue the model. If you wore 992's or Gel Kayano's (before Asics ruined them around 2005) then you'll love these.