I've only come in to Asics in the last 6 months and this is my second pair. No matter which line I've purchased, they're great for extended walking & standing. I use them as all around sneakers for shopping, city walking, travel. There is only one up side and drawback depending on how you intend to use the shoes: The airflow is EXTREME above the toes. If any shoe could prevent foot sweat it would be these. That can be great for exercise and summer use, but in the cold winter months in a windy city this is not a good thing. Too much airflow for me for cold winter days.