I had to double check the label to verify this shoe was by Brooks. I have one pair of "Pure Connect", two "Pure Cadence" and my first pair: "Pure Grit". They are heaven to my feet!! One is in my normal size 8.5, but I've gone for 9 in the others. This "Green Silence" feels TOO 'minimal". NO arch support and size 9 was too roomy. They are going back to Sierra Trading. Ball of right foot just loves Brooks!! They are the BEST shoe I've found in decades! Just not this "Green Silence".