I got these shoes for cross-training, including plyometrics, and they are exactly what I needed. I'd been using a 2-year-old pair of trail running shoes which I loved, but which were resulting in knee and foot pain. These shoes have the support and the cushioning I needed, and since training with them this week, the knee and foot pain has disappeared. They run true to size and don't slip off when doing lunges. Would definitely recommend this shoe.