This shoe has a very nice fit. The main thing I notice is that the sole is extremely hard with a great deal of traction. This shoe is more of a hiking shoe than a running shoe. I got the shoe because I walk several miles a day with my dog. We are in the woods and field and on paved trails. I've gone thru 4 shoes in 2012 alone. I've been wearing this shoe for a month now and hardly notice any wear at all. This isn't a cheaply made shoe you would find at Wal Mart!