I have had several pairs of ASICS and I love them all, they just fit my feet really well. I took this pair for Krav Maga (martial arts) and am very happy with it. They're nice and light, yet have excellent cushioning and support. The slots in the soles make them very flexible, which is good for things that involve flexing your foot - standing on the ball of your foot, kicking, jumping, etc. Less than the ASICS running shoes I've had in the past. These shoes fit exactly like my other ASICS shoes