I love ASICS shoes, that's why when I saw a ASICS basketball shoe I immediately jumped on the offer.  Unfortunately they are the stiffest shoes I've ever wore.  I've been wearing them for the last couple of weeks constantly so that I can break them in and I'm hoping that over the next few weeks they'll loosen up but it hasn't helped at all so far.  Due to the stiffness and surprising lack of comfort I had to rate this product a 2 out of 5 - Sorry ASICS, I still am a big fan!