Asics are my go-to athletic shoes.  I've tried Nikes, Mizunos, adidias for running- I always come back to Asics. I've even started buying their volleyball shoes for cross-training to help with the impact.  I went to a few stores and tried on every single Asics i could get my hands on.  Everytime i put this style on, it was superior to the other Asics, and any other brand by far.  I ordered a whole size larger to make sure my toes don't rub and my feet don't feel the pressure.  They are great - i run miles in them - for the road or the treadmill.  I black and pink color are pretty great too, but my purple and gray ones get tons of compliments at the gym.