As someone who runs 36 miles a week on the highway, I change my running shoes every 4 months. I have preferred the Asics brand for many years and have been looking for a cheaper alternative for some time. I just received these shoes and tried them on an 8 mile run. The soles are supple and very comfortable and definitely give better rebound than Asics. I am very happy with these shoes and they are about half the price of my Asics running shoes.