I wore ASICS for years when I was younger and able to run. Then, ASICS didn't seem as well built so I went with New Balance for the next few years. Now, some of my New Balance shoes don't hold up so I'm going back to ASICS.  I'm too banged up to run these days but I'm still very active in other ways. These shoes have great cushioning which I really need.  I have no idea how they will hold up but I love them so far.