For me, buying athletic shoes is always a bit of a crap shoot.  About half the time I pick out a pair that turns out to be a winner and the other half of the time, they end up in the back of my closet after I've forced myself to wear them enough that I know its not just a matter of breaking them in.  I bought these last spring on a whim- I wasn't really looking for gym shoes at the time, but I liked how they looked (not glaring white), they fit well, and were even on sale!  They've turned out to be one of the best pairs of athletic shoes I've ever had and have now become a victim of their own success.  I wear my shoes for a combination of walking, running, and cardio equipment and these proved to be versatile enough for my needs.  I frequently have an issue with arches being a bit too high, which doesn't manifest itself until halfway through my first workout, when I start to get cramps in my feet.  I also have a narrow heel which slips out of many athletic shoes. After a few initial breaking in sessions, these have been comfy enough that I don't think about them- a true sign of a good shoe, in my book.

I came to this page trying to find a replacement pair, but, sadly, they're no longer available  in my size.  Hopefully, though, this will help another person find a great pair of shoes.  I can only hope my new replacement pair performs almost as well!