I have plantar faschiatis and have had to wear orthotics in all of my shoes due to severe heel pain prior to purchasing Asics. The orthotics weren't relieving the heel pain either. Our fedex courier at my work noticed I was looking to purchase shoes online one day and he highly recommended I get a pair of Asics. Boy was he was he right. My heel pain is gone & No More orthotics. Who would know better about a really comfortable shoe than a fedex courier who is on his feet all day, everyday! You will not regret buying Asics..............My feet are so relieved that I found these shoes!