I like the look but probably won't use them for running. The heel is very high, not my preference, you practically wear heels. I'm usually 10.5, but I had about a finger of room in front of my thumb. The insoles seem to have done their job. They were too tight to the insole at first, but loosened up after a few wears. If I could tailor the look to my personal preferences with a few tweaks, these would be the perfect shoe, but they're not a bad pair for everyday wear.