I purchased this shoe in red and white a few months ago and hoped that the cushioning would help my shins - it does.  I do high impact aerobics 4 days per week and run on occasion and although this is a running shoe, it does wonders for aerobics.  Much better than any other shoe I own, and I have quite a few - Mizuno, Nike Shox, NewBalance.  I get compliments on it almost every day in the gym; everyone wants to know where I got them from.  The size is true to form, and extremely comfortable with a wide toe area - makes my feet look a bit smaller as well.