I probably should've gone with the lower stars reviews on this one. I went on the ASICS site to choose the right shoe and this was what they came up with. It did fit me like a normal shoe but it is REALLY stiff and they ARE hard in the soles. I ended up buying a Dr. Scholl's active series insoles to make them work for impact sports and a memory foam for regular cushioning. Thank goodness I did not pay an arm and a leg for them