So I'm glad I found these shoes. I haven't reviewed Reebok shoes since the 90's. I thought it was a lower-end piece of exercise equipment that couldn't be compared to the more well-known top brands. I think they went through that phase a few years ago, but now they're very different. As far as I know, this is now the standard shoe for CrossFit and strength training. This shoe provides excellent support for lifting weights and standing exercises, especially on the side. I've had a pair for a month now and they are holding up great and every area seems very well made and constructed. Such an improvement over various other brands of running shoes I had at the gym a few years ago. Definitely gets my highest recommendation. A++