I ordered these shoes sight unseen when Amazon was having a great sale on them during the holidays.  These shoes have been a godsend for my back.  I have struggled with lower back issues for three years and have never found a shoe or insert that offers the kind of relief these shoes have provided.  They are very supportive and comfortable.  I'm the type of girl who prefers to wear cute loafers or ballet flats with my jeans, but for the last two months I've worn these Salomons everywhere and my body feels terrific.  Of course when my lower back feels good, so do my ankles, neck, and shoulders.  Everything is suddenly aligned!  I had to take several Advil every week for my aches and pains, but now I can go weeks without taking just one.  These shoes are wonderful, even if you're not a runner.  I am a size 8 - I ordered an 8 and am very pleased with the fit and amount of room in the toebox.