Following the cue  from a runner on a different web site, I was attracted to the these shoes because they offer stability while not too soft but offer enough cushion for comfort particularly since I'm a masters runner with Achilles tendonitis significantly in one foot. The fact that they offer stability, although not really noticeable, without being too soft to aggravate the tendon was my reasoning to give them a try. I wear these with the blue Superfeet insole that provides additional yet modest stability as opposed to the more stable green and they work for me. I've got over 50 miles on them and I am very satisfied to the point that I've been reluctant to rotate shoes (my other types). Also, love the light blue color.