I've always had good luck with the Brooks shoe company, especially with the Ghost 10 and 11. I recently got the top rated Nike Pegasus tried it and I had blisters on my legs. So I decided to try the next model in the Brooks line. The Levitate 2 is a great running shoe that fits my feet perfectly. I definitely notice an improvement in quality. I can't wait to use them at the San Francisco Marathon. Great shoes! I bought a red, blue fade with a silver stripe at the bottom. It's almost gross 80's and I love it.