The sole of this shoe is the main issue, it is almost wedge shaped and widens towards the bottom. It may be fine for running but I was specifically looking for shoes for my son who is a trail runner. Having wedges and bell-bottoms is a little strange when running, and he sprained his ankle. He might have rolled it anyway, but with a flare at the edge where the boot meets the road - if you don't land flat, balance and fall haywire on that flare, you're bound to twist your ankle.