First time trying a plated shoe. Definitely a different experience, the shoe definitely makes you want to go fast. The speed roll and nylon plate definitely help propel you forward a bit. Have taken them for (2) 6 mile runs, (1) 8 mile run and (1) 18mi run and I dig em. I have a wide foot and even the normal width felt ok on my foot. I did order a size up as I do for all my running shoes to accommodate for swelling. I normally wear a 9.5-10 and ordered these in a 10.5 and they fit great.