I originally ordered this as a workout shoe but when my work shoes gave out (I work in a hospital and am on my feet a lot) gave out, I started using this as my work shoe. When I first started wearing this shoe to work, I could feel an immediate difference in my back and feet. The difference was great and I no longer had pain at the end of my 12 hour shift. Well fast-forward 6 months (now) and the only thing different I have done to this shoe is change the insole. Because I never used this shoe for its intended purpose as a cross-training shoe, I cannot comment on how it feels during a workout. But I will say if it can last 12 hour shifts 3-4 days a week, I think it would make a pretty decent workout shoe. I really do like the Asics brand now and will definitely try other shoes in their line. This was a good purchase overall and I will probably get another Asics shoe when I need one.