This shoe is supportive and firm yet cushiony on the bottom/sole. I used to wear Nike React Miler but no longer available: same with Brooks models. My foot problems are: flat footed, bone spurs, neuropathy, arthritis and post trauma damage from broken ankle and mashed foot 18 months ago. The Vomero 5 holds my feet together without pushing on bone spurs and nerves. I can walk over 5 miles and still feel way better than being barefoot or other support shoes. i do wear an arch orthopedic insert to take pressure off arthritic toe area. This shoe fits well with orthodic inserts. If you are flat-footed and have any serious foot issues, i highly recommend trying the Vomero 5 running model. i am female but find the men's models fit better and wear size 8.