Searching for comfortable shoes has been an obsessive multi-year quest, particularly for walking several miles per day (I've used a pedometer and average 10 miles per day on the job) on concrete floors, and often in refrigerated rooms. I've spent a fortune in footwear for work. All of the various "work shoes" I've tried, even those in sneaker style, Crocs, etc.. are too hard in the soles, and produce aching knees, legs, feet, and lower back. Also many sneakers and athletic shoes were painful for me to wear all day.. Cold air stiffens fabric and other materials on footwear which compounds the problem. Furthermore, most footwear nowadays are too narrow in the toes, causing burning toe pain & sores where the toes are crammed & rubbed together.
I got these ASICS in onyx/lemon/fuschia and was thrilled that they fit beautifully, providing ample space for me to wiggle and spread my toes out. They required no break-in time. The best part is the extra thick sole which is very cushiony and which makes me enjoy walking. Truly comfortable shoes either allow you to not think about your feet, or else make you feel like walking more; these make me want to walk because they feel so great. I have high arches, and these support my arches beautifully.
In addition to walking several miles per day, I have to stand on concrete floors in between my numerous trips around the huge building. Standing on the concrete floors is also comfortable for me in these ASICS. Because the soles are so thick, my feet don't get cold in the refrigerated room where the floors are very cold.
I love them so much that I ordered them in titanium/powder blue. I'm tempted to buy extras for when my 2 pairs finally wear out...
I realize that everyone's feet are different, and that what one person finds to be comfortable another person finds to be uncomfortable. Higher prices don't always guarantee comfort. I've spent a lot of money over the years on expensive shoes that were claimed to be comfortable, but that hurt my feet and made my job miserable. I also bought a pair of $32.00 Skechers that were heaven on my feet.
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These are awesome hiking shoes for the price. I went on a moderately strenuous hike from 6'200 to approx 8'900 elevation 8 1/2 mile hike and I did not get a single blister or sore feet! I would recommend to anyone (my feet are a little on avg to wide side, I dont have to wear wide shoes normally but if a shoe is narrow it's always to tight. If you have narrow feet these might not work as well for you) They are light weight the soles are thick I did not feel rocks under my feet although there were plenty. Only down side is they do not have as much of the extra support I was expecting for an over pronator. I have already recommended to the group I went hiking with.
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I've always worn running shoes when traveling or taking a long walk, and this one didn't disappoint. They stay true to size (I'm size 7.5) and didn't really need breaking in. The ankle cushion was okay, but the back cushion might be higher than your socks (especially if you love short socks like I did). The color was also very similar to the picture. My only crit would be about the length of the laces, but you could always get a longer pair yourself. I'm gonna wear this pair of shoes for a light hiking in Niagara next week, and I'll update this review afterward.
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I've worn this pair when going on a light hike in Niagara Park and a non-stop two-week city-hopping. On average, I was on my feet for 6-8 hours a day, and these shoes were nothing but a wonder. I've had no complaints whatsoever, and my toes were perfectly fine (usually they got blisters but not this time!). Perhaps the back ankle support would be too hard they scratched the skin for some people, but you could always avoid it by wearing thick socks.
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I am partial to Asics as far as running shoes, these shoes are by far one of my fav's! They feel like slippers. I would purchase these again in a minute. Great support and I love the look.
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Nice and roomy in the toes, but hugging in the heels. I've always worn ASICS and like the traction on these for walking up hills around the farm.
