As someone that is about 30lbs from being medicare qualified selection of athletic footwear can be a touchy subject. i was looking for a very comfortable and light weight runner or cross trainer to replace a destroyed pair of new balance that i had used LONG past their designed life expectancy.  i am a large guy that has a pretty physical job, and after stomping around the city all night in duty boots how much my shoe weighs is a big deal. these things are feather light. it's one less excuse i have to not get my ass on a treadmill. also i have to say these are extremely comfortable, which has been my experience with new balance in the past, but if you have flat feet make sure you get the 2E width, it will make a world of difference. the only down side is that i live in a colder climate and the material is mesh and netting, so that first block or so can be a little brisk.

Pros: super light weight and comfortable, excellent price for what you get, can function properly under a half yeti at full stride.

Cons: if you live in a colder climate and do out door running or training wear warm socks, dem toes get cold.