Asics always run half a size smaller so keep that in mind when you order. I was surprised at the quality of this shoe for the price. They appear to be 100% original Asics shoes. I've been using Asics for a long time and would highly recommend a pair to anyone looking for a durable running or cross training shoe. They just last forever; With these shoes you'll cover your miles before you've worn them out! Best of all, Asics looks great and their product line offers style and type for everyone. Remember that this particular model is one of their base models. It's very light but very comfortable and seems to give my feet adequate support. Before I bought these shoes, my feet hurt because I was wearing a very old pair of Adidas shoes, and a week after I started wearing these shoes, I didn't feel any pain at all. Highly recommended for the price! If you have more money I would recommend a higher model but these are great shoes to start with.