I heard about Hettas from Feisty Media and tried out the shoes because I could not find something that wasn't too squishy and had wide enough space for my arthritic toe. Given that I'm very, very active and had a total knee replacement a year ago at 49, I have to spend a bit of time seeking the right sneaker. I love them - the sticky sole, snug heel, space for my toes to wiggle. I can jog or walk in them without the heel/foot discomfort that comes from the newer fashion of squishy running shoes.

I did follow the sizing advice and purchased an 8.5 despite generally wearing an 8. The 8.5 is just right.

I own every model of shoe from Hettas and am very happy with the performance of each. The fit in the heel section is wonderful. I have Haglund's deformity, and the heel of these shoes does not irritate it at all. The only complaint I have is the toe box. Although it is wide at the ball section it narrows out quickly crunching my toes together causing blisters. If the toe box could be re-engineered with a "swim fin style" toe box instead of resembling a pair designer heels every woman on the planet would wear these shoes even if they don't run.

I do mostly walking , and these shoes are not only sturdy but comfortable .

I am pleased!

Love my Hettas except for one thing--the tongue. With it being so thin, it has a tendency to fold under in the inner section of my foot near the spot where the laces begin. So every time I insert my foot, I have to loosen the laces all the way to my toe area, and try to wiggle my finger in to make sure the tongue is sitting flat.

Other than that, I'm loving my runs in my Hettas! Great fit and perfect support for me.

I was in desperate need of a new pair of running shoes that would do everything from my morning run, to my (walking) commute to work. I had a little anxiety trying a shoe from a newer company, but wanted to keep my money in Canada as much as possible. These were designed and engineered here, specifically for women, so I thought I would give them a try. I love my new Cruises, and will be buying a pair of Tempos next month! I did size up half a size, as per the recommendation and they fit perfectly.