I loved the look of this shoe and it felt great when I put them on. The pouch for the shoelaces is awesome! However, I now have two big blisters right behind the ball of my foot in the arch area on both feet. I have loved Asics since my first pair and have never been let down. I will wrap my feet and try to break these in because other than the blisters the shoes were great. They grip nicely and the heel provides more cushioning than my other trail shoes.