text: Had run in Asics for years, until age, miles and injuries required me to switch to a cushioned, motion control shoe.  Switched to Brooks Beast several years ago because the available Asics MC shoes weren't sufficiently supportive.  Picked up the Gel Fortify on the recommendation of staff from a local running store.  Fit is slightly large for a 12D, but otherwise is an extremely comfortable shoe.  Still not quite as supportive as the Beast (which is the reason for the downgrade to four stars), so I use them for shorter runs, then switch to the Beast for longer runs.