These shoes are great! I have 3 different pairs of Hokas and a pair of Brooks shoes and I would pin them against any of those brands. Very lightweight, breathable and I love how the CHOPBEN shoes move with your foot. I have plantar fasciitis which is why I decided to spend more on the expensive brands. However, I would still have flare ups. I’m a personal trainer and I work out in my shoes. My first pair of the Chopbens and I haven’t had a flare up since. Officially a fan