My local Fleet Feet store got me into this shoe line years ago, and I've largely stuck with it. I used to have troubles with shin splints and my knees. Between getting a proper pair of shoes that fit my foot placement and an adjustment in my running style (had a trainer help me out), I'm running far better now in my 40s than I was in my late teens and early 20s.

I also do strength training that often involves a lot of lateral work (e.g., side lunges). This shoe is *not* good for that. After a while the mesh begins to tear on the sides. Now I keep two pairs of shoes for working out: these for running and another style for strength training.

Last time I needed to replace my ASICS my local Fleet Feet was out. Since I knew my size in this line (they do minor updates each year), I felt comfortable ordering them online. Ordering from Amazon was fast, easy, and relatively inexpensive (I love my prime membership at Amazon!).