The basic Facts: I have flat-feet. I have bunions on both feet. I pronate with my right foot. I have worn orthotics since I was 18 yrs. old. I run/walk approximately 10-15 miles per week. I have tried on and do not like marshmellow cushioning advertised by many shoe manufacturers (Hokas), and perfer "less as more". I currently wear ASICS Trail runners - for the great stability, and fit w/o being too wide in the toe-box. I did A LOT of research looking for a sneaker that would accomodate my conditions - especially for running. I stayed in the ASICS family and tried ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano LITE 3 Running Shoes - many different features for my foot-specific needs, but alas, developed 2 blisters upon first wear - not my idea of a well fitting shoe, and they were returned. I found the Brooks Women's Adrenaline GTS 22...and based on Amazon reviews and user recommendations, purchased a half-size larger shoe than my normal size 9. Out of the box, I found that I had so much extra length, that I could easily put my index finger behind my heel. Walking around the house, I felt the toe-box had too much room - kinda "sloppy" to me; as in my foot would move side to side, NOT a secure/stable feeling.
I exchanged the 9.5 for my normal size 9's and they fit perfectly lenght-wise and is not excessive in the toe-box flex room. Many reviewers had a negative comment about the lenght of the laces. I did not experience short laces with either the size 9.5 or the 9 shoes... they are long enough - had extra lace to have a 3-inch tie extend from each side of bow. I also did not experience slipping of these flat laces when in use. Cushioning was a pleasent surprise - like Goldilocks "just-right" for me; an increase from the ASIC trail runners, but not marshmellowy in any way. My first run felt really good - stable, non-constrictive yet very secure, no forward movement of the foot in the shoe; no sloppy, side-to-side foot movement. The outer soles also did well to prevent slippage on wet surfaces that day. Overall happy with these for running. Looking forward to see how Brooks brand hold up over time!