Review on ASICS Gel Excite 11 5XW Men's Running Shoes and Athletic Footwear by Craig Rossman

Considering the price, I'm quite disappointed with this shoe. I bought these to use as new running shoes (I run for fun and do 5k, 10k and half marathons a few times a year) based on LOTS of online reviews from various websites I've been to trusted the past. Before running in them I decided to wear them for a couple of fairly long walks (4-5 miles each) and then a day to work (I work on my feet all day, walk about 6-7 miles per day, plus many flights of stairs). I noticed a little soreness on the first long walks, but I attributed it to breaking in new shoes. However, when I wore them to work, I realized that these shoes would never be my new "sneakers". Although they look good the soles have very little flex and at the end of an 8 hour work day my knees and back felt sore from wearing shoes with poor support. I have a pair of shoes left that I really only wear for long walks and for style (they look really good) but not for running (which is why I bought them) and not even for work. I could spend a lot less on shoes that serve these limited purposes. Lesson here: Running shoes are best bought when you can actually try them on in person.