The shoes arrived within time and were about right for size (went for my usual running shoe size). If you're not used to this kind of shoe, it can be slightly unnerving. The sole profile and rebound tends to make you stride longer because you accelerate faster and feel you have to throw your next step way out in front so that you don't fall forwards. As a result, I did run faster, but pulled a hamstring because of the extra strain. Just 5ake it easy until you're used to them.