These are a stunning pair of shoes - if you could ever describe a pair of running shoes as stunning, but the first time around they really felt no different from my cheaper Adidas Bounce which has certainly done its time.  I really wish I could find another pair of those!  The second run was a disaster - it ended with a very slow walk, which was not at all comfortable.  I felt like taking them off and walking on the road in my socks.  I'm not sure if I laced them too tight or . . . .  I have no idea.  Put my Adidas back on and have been ok since.