I bought these because I have been a long time fan of New Balance, and had to have "standard" (not minimalist) shoes for military training. Overall, the construction, durability and fit are good. The soles are quite soft, to the point it feels like running in sand, so if you're in need of that level of shock absorption these will be great for you. The only real downside outside of my preference for minimalist shoes is that there is a cavity on the heel of the shoe, and when the soles are wet, or I'm walking on smooth tile floors, they act like suction cups and make popping noises and have a noticeable resistance to pull up.
Rating:
[2 of 5 Stars!]