I'm a nurse and very particular about my shoes. My dept. changed to black and brown uniforms, and in looking for a shoe to match is how I found ASICS. What a wonderful coincedence that was! They feel great from the start,don't make your feet feel hot, and my feet never hurt after work. I did add inserts per a podiatrist for my very high arches, but wore them for months before this with great comfort. Now when I try on another brand I can't seem to adjust. I'm spoiled for ASICS!