For the price it was ok but the comfort needed to get used to it before I started to like it. But for running those 5ks races no way it definitely hurt the ball of my feet. Two thumbs down for both running and training. Doing a proper squat is terrible with these shoes has mobility in the shoes is very weak especially when squatting over 100lbs. Not recommend for running nor training at least if you are doing heavyweight lifting  training.