Shoes are difficult to overestimate. Everyone has a different fit, and one person's favorite pair can be painful for another. This shoe didn't convince me. First, the size 9 was slightly larger than the other size 9's I've worn. These were too big for me. Second, I didn't care about the feel of the soles of these shoes. The arch support was more than I liked and the forefoot of the shoe had an annoying bulge in the sole that caused me pain when running. The construction of the shoes was very good and if they were comfortable I would be very happy with them. .