I believe this is more of a walking shoe, then running shoe. As I normally purchase New Balance shoes (for running, cross training, weight training), my comparison would be to those shoes.  I found the toe bed a little too tight even after several wears. It doesn't feel very 'shock' absorbent (not enough cushioning?). Not a very comfortable "running" shoe. Look-wise, great looking shoe. That's about all it has going for it.