These shoes have great gripping tread and feel light in terms of weight. But they have no "feel" to them in terms of becoming one with your foot as you wear them. Besides basic fit and weight a performance shoe must become no entity as if you are just moving your foot naturally. These shoes do not offer this quality. I am really surprised because that quality is what I have come to expect from Asics' shoes. I jumped on these because of the great price and felt the same level of performance would be available as my other Asics have provided. I would still buy Asics again, just more homework such as reviews before jumping on the deal.