I bought these for a friend who trains a lot. She has never heard of skechers. I trawled amazon to find a style she liked and a color that she wanted and came up with these beauties. The difference was immediate when she wore these. Asics and the rest of her shoes are now history. These shoes have really helped her movement in walking and the light martial arts that she does. I just ordered another pair for her. She is happy which makes me happy.