After wearing the shoe for several days, I can say that it offers very good cushioning with the Gel system. The fit of the shoe is just slightly smaller than my Nike's. So if you are between sizes I would go bigger. One negative is the insole. It is cheap and flimsy. I replaced it with a more expensive one and it made a difference. Overall it is a good shoe for the price. It will work nicely for light jogging or working out.