These were expensive sneakers. I like them and I will drive them into the ground. They're light and offer good support for longer runs (I've ridden them for up to 16 miles). They feel soft and plush, but I think that's also my biggest complaint about the shoe. The "heel lock" does not block my heel. I have irritation and small blisters on my Achilles tendon and also pain in my Achilles tendon. I alternate them with a more minimal type of shoe and that allows me to use them, but for the price I paid I wanted them to be my favorite shoe and unfortunately they didn't. I briefly considered going down a size, but my toes are almost on the front of the shoe. Next time I go shopping for long distance runners I will look elsewhere.