This is my go-to running shoe. I have tried to branch out to other products by Mizuno and Brooks, but the Asics Gel Kayano simply cannot be topped. If you have flat feet or just need additional support, these shoes are for you. They seem to last much longer than other brands do, and I love that Asics is often coming out with new colors and designs for them. After running a half marathon in a different brand of shoe, I will never make that mistake again. And, Amazon's price is the lowest I've found from the various web retailers.