I go to the gym almost every day, so I need a shoe I can depend on to give comfort and stability. I knew that Asics would fit like this...just like they were handmade just for me. As with every single Asics shoe I have ever purchased, this one is right up there in the excellent category like I expected. There are no stress points anywhere and I have a very, very picky foot. I will continue to buy Asics shoes no matter what activity I engage in.