I have always wore New Balance, because they made a wide shoe that fit and they lasted.  In the last 8 years I've only had two pairs of them, they lasted that long.  But lately I've started having issues with my feet since wearing worn out shoes, so that is what made me look for a more supportive and more cushion.  I had Asics issued to me while in the Air Force and remembered how nice they were, turned out I still had those shoes 12.5 4E.  So I went and got these shoes and must say they are amazing.  They are very comfortable compared to any other shoes I have had.  The only thing is to see how long they will last, I'm expecting them to last pretty good seeing how I'm wearing them every day and not running in them.