I have suffered from all types of foot ailments from heel spurs to plantar fasciitis. After talking to an orthopedist, he admitted that I have very wide flat feet and advised me to stay away from big brands like Nike, Adidas and Co. He recommended New Balance, Asics and Brooks along with some orthotics. I chose Brooks as they offered a very roomy, oversized shoe that I needed. Oh dear God! These are heavenly shoes and I'll save the insoles for the classic shoes as the cushioning of the Brooksβ¦