I only give 4 stars due to the feel from side to side and on top of the foot seems to not be as snug as I expected. Maybe it's the type of material this shoe is made from I don't know, but I just can't seem to get that part of the lacing to tighten to my liking. Other than that the look is solid, the feel on the foot bed is really nice when I first put them on but after awhile the &#34;cantalever&#34; feel on the heel seems to just dissipate into a normal flat soled shoe. I have a pair of Helly Hensen Pace Interceptors and the feel of the foot bed and sole in those shoes is really consistent no matter how long I wear them. How the shoe feels when I first put them on is the same feel 1 to 5 hours later when I take them off. The price definitely plays a part in how the shoe fits and feels, as well as the R&D that goes into developing it.<br />This AVIA shoe is pretty decent for the price, but I seriously question how well they would hold up...and how comfortable they would be for any serious running activities.