Asics just don't agree with me, I suppose. These were the first Asics I kept and am regretting it terribly after walking outside on the trail. When I tested them at home they seemed fine, except for a gripping feel on the ankle even though the size was fine. After walking five miles one day and getting halfway through my walk the following day, the left sneaker began to painfully scrunch the little toes of my left foot. Shortly after, the top of my right foot under the shoe's tongue began to hurt terribly as if something was puncturing my bones. But I looked and nothing seemed to rub anywhere. I am guessing that the shoes were built to correct some foot issue that I do not have, thus making these a misery for me. Which is a shame as they do appear very well made and I don't believe the size was the issue. I have never had such discomfort to the point of hobbling before, and prior to this have been wearing a deteriorating pair of Avias, a far chintzier brand, now held together with band aids on the inside, which even in that condition are way, way more comfortable than the Asics. I don't get why everyone loves these. The comfort and support I was feeling at first quickly wore off and my feet hated them.