I usually buy very wide New Balances as their width is still a bit narrow. I didn't want to buy those "wide" Saucony shoes as they didn't offer very wide shoes. My surprise was that they were comfortable on day one and I've completed half a dozen runs since then. You don't walk/walk on the cushions, but they cushion well. I'm glad I now have an alternative to New Balance if needed. They're expensive, but I haven't found the perfect $40 shoes.