The most important thing to know about these shoes is that they have no heel, which basically means that the heel of the shoe is not elevated. For me, this means that I tend to land in the middle of my foot, while I tend to hit my heels more when running. It is better? Depends on what you think is best as long as I like it. Only time will tell if I stick with it long term, I've been a friend of Sacony Omni in the past but a friend recommended them. The shoe has generous cushioning if that's…