I have been wearing Saucony for years because they tend to have good arch support, a wider toe box but a narrower heel. This pair of Saucony fit differently: not as much arch support and a wider heel (toe box is the norm for Saucony).

I ordered these because I injured my left metatarsal/ball of foot wearing a pair of Nike "Frees". According to my sports doctor, they had way too much flex in sole and not nearly enough support. As a result, when I walk (I cannot run anymore), I have pain when my foot flexes.

These shoes are designed with a more ridgid shoe bed - per the Saucony description - the V2 "provides maximum deflection on impact" and this is what I needed to help with my foot injury. In this respect, they are great. However, if you are used to the more traditional Saucony footbed, you will find these may feel too "hard".

I am keeping the V2 because the ridgid foot bed is necessary with my foot injury. Having said that, if I did not have the injury, I would have returned them because they have less arch support and run to wide in the heel.