Let's get down to business: I bought these running shoes because I thought there was "air riding" or "air cushions". no I don't know if there were other reviews from real users as these shoes have a hard sole for me. I feel like at $40 they're not worth it at all - there are shoes from Wal-Mart that feel the same at $14. I will say they look good and you can walk in them. You can wear them casually and I think they look pretty stylish. They also seem to be quite durable so I'm not unnecessarily trying to beat these shoes. However, I am giving them a 2 because I think they are advertised incorrectly - they are not fit to run and have no flaws. a cushion of air that I can perceive.