I needed a new running shoe and I've always enjoyed Asics products. These shoes are flashy and grab attention, but are also a great running shoe. My left ankle overpronates a little and this shoe has a hard plastic on the inside near the heel which helps me with that problem. My sister-in-law bought the same shoe and said it is not as cushioned as her typical shoe, which is the nimbus series by Asics. I didn't have that problem- my previous running shoe was the reebok realflex that is supposed to emulate being barefoot, but it didn't offer the overall support I desired; after running in those, the new Noosas almost felt like they were pushing my heels back up off the ground. I also really love the mesh toe area- it is very breathable. My sister-in-law thought that her feet got too cold wearing th shoes, but my feet get very hot when I run and the mesh is really great at keeping my feet cool. It's a great shoe.

TL:DR- Extremely breathable toes, supportive of heels and ankles, great looking shoe, great preforming shoe.