I absolutely love these shoes. I honestly didn't know what to expect from a brand named Akk, that I'd never heard of. But these are incredibly comfortable and very well made. The size is a true fit, and these are nice and snug with good support. The sole is perfect soft and flexible, but thick enough to absorb impact. The closest comparison would be my Under Armour running shoes which I love - these are right there with them so far. Wearing these running on the paved Greenway trail was an absolute delight. And they feel like they'll be really durable and give me miles of use. Time will tell of course. But my impression right now is that these are excellent running shoes at a great value. I highly recommend them.