I ordered these shoes a size larger than my normal running shoe, based on all the reviews I read stating they ran small.  I normally wear a 7 and ordered an 8.  They were HUGE, with almost a full inch between my big toe and the end of the shoe. I returned them and will see if the size 7 fits better.  As for the cushioning, there is definitely more support than a minimalist shoe like the Merrell Glove or Mizuno Wave Universe.  These seem like they would be great for half or full marathons. The shoe itself is very wide which I like in the toe box.