You really do get what you pay for and I'm glad I didn't pay full price as I've been eyeing these shoes for quite some time. This canvas design is thin so there is almost no support. So unless you're running a very short distance, you'll actually get a feel for the outsole pretty quickly. But I shouldn't expect too much because you can't get anything of this quality for $15. I think for others the thin material may be ok but if you need some support for your feet this isn't for you.