As a 24 year veteran of the U.S. Army, i have had plenty of running shoes over the years, but i can honestly say that these shoes are the best that I have ever had. I am currently in Afghanistan and needed a new pair of running shoes and the pickings here were slim so I was forced to buy some online for the 1st time ever. I did alot of research before making my choice and a runner's magazine named these shoes as the best for Male runners over 170 lbs (i am 6ft tall 190). Being that i suffer from flat feet and wear arch supports in my military boots, I was definitely careful in making my choice in shoes, but these were advertised so well and the product description, on and off Amazon, seemed to speak directly to me. I received these shoes sooner than expected and they were exactly as advertised. These were my first pair of Saucony's, but they won't be my last. Very light, very comfortable and very durable.