text: I'm a neutral runner who luckily can wear a wide variety of shoes with no problems.  These are a nice zero-drop shoe.  It does have a rockplate in the forefoot in the form of Mizuno's classic wave plate.  Cushioning is very adequate for mid-strikers, at least for mid-distance runs.  I just got them and ran a 6-miler on roads today.  They felt great and fit like snug slippers.  They have a very breathable upper.  Too early to tell how they will work on trails, but they're great road shoes because the lugs are pretty shallow.  I'll update when I've put a few trail miles on them.<br /><br />One concern for people considering these shoes is the fit.  I've run in several Mizunos over the years from classic trainers to their new zero-drop lines.  These do seem to run a little big.  Where I would run in a 12.5 in traditional shoes, I have to go down 1/2 size in the zero-drop.  I got both a 12 and 12.5 because of the excellent price.  The 12's fit the best.  I'll be able to run in the 12.5s, but they feel big.  I have to use lacing strategies so the heel doesn't rub up and down while walking in them.<br /><br />I do like the looks of the bright colors and the style.  They do look a little different with the square toe you don't normally see in running shoes, but I've gotten compliments every time I wear them (not sure if people are just being nice or they really think they look cool).  I bought a pair of Wave Inspire 10's earlier this year, and the Ferus fits my foot a lot better and feels better walking/running (partially because the Inspire is a stability shoe and I'm a neutral runner).<br /><br />I recommend them highly if you get the right size.  Getting the right size is the only reason I rate them a 4 instead of a 5.