I am a long time New Balance 928v3 customer but they have been out of stock for a long time so I decided to give the Skechers Max Cushioning Elite Lucid a try. They're a lot more comfortable than New Balance to begin with. I have had this pair for 10 months now and they are still in good condition and these are my everyday shoes. I'm not a runner though and I don't run miles a day but I think these are quality shoes for the money. I liked them so much that I ordered and received two more pairs in different colors, the price is reasonable compared to the new 928v3 balance.