I'm not an avid runner, nor an expert on running shoes. I just did research into top 10 running shoes (for running on pavement) because I'm hoping to get back into running after having had some knee problems several years ago. I need something that is going to be gentler on my feet as well as provide knee protection for pavement-running impact. I read about this shoe and also had a friend that told me his doctor uses Asics when he runs and swears by them, so I tried a pair. Not sure that paying $160 for a pair of running shoes is worth it, but I have to say that upon trying them on I felt light and "lofty", almost as if though I were kind of walking on a "cloud", if you will. Haven't used them for running yet, but took them for a quick sprint and they were lovely. No complaints. Very happy with these so far.