I wanted to give the brand a time or two. But it's over I come back and I remain faithful to run. I love this and I look amortized each year the new gel-nimbus model. Ok this is a somewhat high price, rarely coupon on these models but despite my liabilities (motorcycle accidents and surfing) I can run with pleasure and protect my joints. So I continue and I urge this brand Asics (Anima Sana in Corpore Sano = a healthy mind in a healthy body), it suits me perfectly. To you test and you make your own opinion if you do not know yet. Only beware, beware because when one knows that brand and we could appreciate the cushioning it provides, it is very difficult to move on (not in low-end still where cushioning remains mediocre as everywhere). Good runs to you.