I have been wearing Asics at least seven years. Before that I wore New Balance for more than two decades. All the pairs of Asics I have had are extremely comfortable and give good support and cushioning. The downside is that none of the pairs that I have bought have worn very well. The heels tend to wear down quickly, and I find myself replacing a pair after about three to four months, despite the fact that I no longer go more than 4-5 miles per day. More annoying is that almost every pair Ive worn the mesh top has quickly worn out on the left shoe where the tip of the great toe rubs against the mesh. (I know this isn't a problem with the toe itself, since this never happened when I wore New Balance and I never wear out my socks in that area.) Quality seems to be a problem, which, considering that these are not cheap, is definitely an issue.