text: I use these for aerobics so I can't speak to use as running shoe, but they seem to have much better support than most running shoes (I generally use crosstrainers). The sole (especially the foot area is MUCH cushier than New Balance (which are extremely hard in toe area). They Seem to be well made, but I've only used for a few days. Overall I'm very satisfied given the very good price ($70 at time I purchased). The price was only available on this admittedly ugly color combo which I can live with: YMMV.<br /><br />SIZE NOTES: I normally where a 7 or 7 1/2 , I needed an 8 1/2 with these! ( I already knew this since I'd purchased some locally). I have a very wide foot and they're a tinge narrow for me, which makes me think they'd be very wide for most at least in the toe area.