There have been several comments from previous buyers regarding the heel height of this shoe. I have a neutral gait when I walk, so I gave it a go and found that the slightly high heel height wasn't a problem. The shoe has excellent cushioning from heel to toe and is very comfortable for walking. I still think my ASICS Dynablast is better, but this Novablast comes second. The overall height is about a quarter of an inch taller than the Dynablast, but you won't notice it while running. Very spacious and comfortable shoes.