I actually bought this for my every day shoe & not for running or a specific exercise. I am an Asics fan, and most of my current & past shoes are from them. I like their cushioning & wide toe boxes in most of their shoes. The Pulse 3 has a great wide toe box, and I like the look & color of the shoe. However, the two reasons I'm returning this shoe: it runs a half size smaller than all my other Asics. I always order a half size up in this brand, but this shoe needed to be a full size up. Also, the support wasn't enough for me. It was light weight but felt almost "flimsy" with not enough support or cushioning. If you don't need a wide toe box, I suggest checking out the Asics Exalt for more support & firmness.