I bought a pair of Asics running shoes a year ago and they felt great. They significantly minimized my hip pain. I have a torn labrum in my right hip and needed a pair of shoes that would help reduce the pain. Those Asics worked wonderfully. When it was time to replace those shoes, I bought these Asics.

Unforuntately, I began having terrible pain on the top of my foot and in my heel. The pain got so bad that it radiated up to my hip. This really curbed my ability to work out. I ended up buying some $10 gel inserts and they helped. I can now wear these shoes w/o any major problems.

I guess not all Ascis are the same. Don't know where these were manufactured but for any of you who have sensitive feet and hip problems, you're better off going to a store and trying them on before making the purchase.