Pearl Izumi DO NOT USE/PLEASE USE 122YP

These shoes are perfect for me. Out of the 15+ pairs of running shoes I have, I almost always reach for these first. I am a 150 lb runner, and to me these have a good amount of cushion - even though statistically (RW shoelab) these have much less cushion than, say, the Saucony Kinvara 4 or the Altra Torin, I can not tell much difference between them. While the sole has great grip on smooth rocks, when trail running you can easily feel the rocks and roots underneath. These shoes have a subtle rocker motion to them, not over the top like the Altra Olympus or some Hoka models. I find these to have a very efficient feel for both slow and fast running. These can easily be used as a more supportive racing flat since they are so light, the fit is looser and more comfortable than a racing flat though, If you can't handle a tiny bit of sloppiness in the upper, you may want to look for another shoe with a more locked down fit. While I read that these run big, I found that they are not so big to size down. I am between a 10.5-11 running shoe: size 10 was too small, and size 10.5 was perfect. The only complaint I have read and experienced is the short longevity of the foam portion of the sole. I would not expect a huge amount of miles out of these.