I had previously owned the Gel-170, and the Gel-180s were to replace that pair.  I don't run, but I have very wide feet (EE).  I like to be able to wear supportive shoes while running after the kids.  I also needed a new pair of shoes immediately to help with a broken foot recovery.

The shoes do not run as wide as my previous pair.  While they are breaking in, I am wearing stockings with them; not socks.  I couldn't deal with the pressure on the broken bone caused by wearing a sock.  Otherwise, they are as good as my previous shoes from ASICS.