I was a friend of Saucony's for many years, but for a while I got distracted by Asics and New Balance. I just converted my new NB shoes into mowing boots so I was on the hunt for new running shoes. I looked at offers from NB and Asics but I liked their design and remembered praising the Saucony name for comfort and durability. I received and laced them up and they feel fantastic. They are fairly light but feel sturdy and have a lot of padding for me. Ideal for long walks or comfortable to wear on long journeys. They also look pretty decent. I can't comment on their durability yet but they seem to be well built so I don't see any issues.