Until I started wearing these to my workouts at my gym, I didn't realize how much much Ryka's were sliding on the floor, making me a bit "lazy" with some of my moves. These have just enough stability without my thinking I am in a stability shoe and tons of cushioning which I really appreciate with some of the higher impact things I do. It is so hard to find shoes not dedicated to running--what about the rest of us who just want a good workout shoe!