“I walk roughly 40 miles/week, mostly on pavement/asphalt. The Ions are the BEST walking shoe that I have ever worn!! They replaced my Hoka's. There's really no comparison!!! I had doubts at first, especially after experiencing shin pain early on; however, IF you follow the break-in period and wear the Ions for a few hours at a time, you should have little to no pain from breaking them in. These are my new go-to's!!! HIGHLY recommend!!!”