I miss plain old running shoes.  Nowadays it seems like whenever I go to buy a pair, all I can find are "minimalist" shoes which offer little to no arch support.  Maybe I'm in the minority but I really have no desire to wear neon colored foot gloves.  I liked my basic, neutral running shoes the way they always were - solid and supportive.  As a person with "difficult feet" I have to spend entirely too much time hunting to find something that works and it's frustrating.

So here we have this new model from Asics, which offers a more traditional design with some modern updates.  Like a minimalist shoe this one is lightweight and snug.  However, like my favorite running shoes of old, this model also has a firm arch (check that silver arch plug that keeps it from bending in the wrong places) as well as solid springy cushioning.  It's also got a removable insole which allows an aftermarket arch support to slide in neatly.  The material breathes well too.  Plus - for those of us in the over-35 category - the colors are subtle and basic.  No neon!

For the price - and these are very reasonably priced - I haven't found a better buy.  If you are looking for a basic neutral running shoe that supports your feet and looks like something an adult would wear, look no further.  Good job, Asics.