I hate the running shoe game. Find a model you like and it get changed each year, and 20 bucks more. Was a fan of Asics Gel Kayanos, but was sick of the price and my perceived decreasing lifespan of the shoes for running. I started looking for a replacement, and finally hit upon these. Just what i was hoping for. They seem much more consistent than the kayanos. Need some support, but not motion control, and certainly want cushioning too. This shoe is great right out of the box, cushioned without mush, and most importantly stayed that way through the first few months. Being a tall guy with a big foot, i still feel like a running shoe should last 5 to 6  months with running 2-3 times a week. The asics would drop off in feel very quickly. These are still good after 4 months. So many times i have tried to get away from having to shell out for the kayanos only to have to come back after it didn't work out. These finally broke the cycle. I can imagine they  will fall into the running shoe game too, but they are still less than the kayanos which always, always, always go up in price steeply each year. For these prices, running sneakers should be fair trade certified.