text: I would not recommend these shoes.  I have worn Asics to run in for years, and usually run about 3 miles/day.  Typically, I use a heel pad/arch support in all of my shoes.  No way can I use any inserts in these shoes.  Totally uncomfortable.  I am running in them without any extra support and it is working fine but, for some reason, they simply are not comfortable on a regular basis.  I would return them, but I have already run in them on dirt and the soles are a bit dirty.