I had a Glycerin 8. I think it was one half a size too small. So I went half a size larger on these. The first week I was bragging how good they were. But, the midsole lost its cushioning very fast. I ended up with two pair. I would not get another. So many shoes these days are not holding up that this shoe may look tempting but it still will not do any better. It is looks only. I have gotten more use out of this pair than the 8's but only because I added an insole to this one and used it to walk a lot. It is really not a great walking shoe either. The only good thing I can think about this shoe is that it does have normal lacing. Some new shoes have some cheap fabric that the laces pull through. Those shoes will not last at all. Even with the correct lacing and good looks ( The soles look like they should hold up), I give this shoe a 1 star.