This is probably a great shoe for a normal heal-toe runner. However, if like me you are a forefoot striker, this shoe will be way too stiff. There's almost no give in the sole at all. The reason I bought is because it had more padding in the toe-box which I had hoped would help my shinsplints. It did that but gave me plantar fascitis instead. Mizuno Wave Precision has much more give but not enough padding in the toe-box to help my shins.  Err.. I guess I'll keep looking.