text: These feel comfortable on my low-arch feet when combined with an arch support insert. I bought them because my beloved Mizuno Wave Alchemy were discontinued. When standing and walking, the fit of the Paradox feels similar to the Alchemy, but when I running I noticed that the Paradox doesn't provide nearly as much cushion as the Alchemy did. It just feels harder! This is pretty disappointing as the Paradox is supposed to be an improvement from the Alchemy. It isn't. What's frustrating is that it's hard to tell if a shoe will work for you unless you truly use them, and in doing so you no longer have the option to return or exhange since they're now used.<br /><br />If you're using these as walking shoes, they will be fine but if you need strong cushion support for running, I recommend looking at other shoes.