i purchased this shoe on the advice of a friend that runs seriously. he works for a specialty shop that caters to runners exclusively and the female owner would not wear anything else. i found out why, it is lightweight, comfortable with good support and toe box comfort. i had been getting bruising at the base of both great toes for no apparent reason. this was corrected by a change in shoe. i have been struck by the longevity of the shoe as i purchased it some 3 yrs ago. i don't run near as often as some, but honestly if they had never hit the road i wouldnt have expected them to last this long.

i believe i paid around $85(regular price at the time) for my pair so this price could be a little more competitive, but the value may still be there.