Compared to NB and other brands this is a beautiful shoe. They work well for runners with a natural/regular style. The shoes are light, airy and great overall. And to be honest, they look amazing. You can also wear them outside of running. The only downside is the gold in the photo is not the same as the real shoe. The gold on the sneakers looks a little cheaper/less shiny. Other than that these are really great shoes and I'm looking forward to my 300-400 miles in them.