I wore these running shoes for 3 pairs through. I bought them because I got my feet fitted at a running store and I was told that they were perfect for my feet. The only reason that I stopped running in them was that the company stopped making them. I would definitely pay big bucks for these. They are comfortable, have a large toe box and my feet don't slide around in them. I would buy about 2 sizes larger than any normal (heels, flats or sandals) that you buy. I wear a 9.5 in flats and sandals and ran comfortably in 11.5 running shoes.