At this price you can't beat these shoes. Performance, quality and style rival a shoe twice the price. The midsole is well balanced and has enough rigidity, which is very comfortable when walking, exercising or running. Real carbon fiber plates offer great support while being lightweight. The only downside is that these shoes are too big. I usually wear a size 8.5 but I would suggest going down a size by half. So if you normally wear a size 8.5, choose a size 8 instead. After all, ERKE is a non-profit company that helps people in need. They got my support!