I love these shoes! I've used Nike, Adidas, New Balance, and Saucony for running, but none of them compare to Asics. Asics are stylish and extremely comfortable. I especially love their gel cushion system. These shoes make my runs seem effortless whether I'm going  3 miles or 9 miles. I always order my athletic shoes a half size larger than my regular shoes so I can have an ample amount of toe room. The Asics worked just fine using that method. I already own Asics so these are just another pair to add to my growing collection.