Me and the missus had a pair each and they started falling apart within a week or two for me - the quality seemed really shit. I know they're not everyday training/running shoes, but we both just assumed they'd be better. Probably a bit stupid in hindsight, but at least we've had experience with them on our feet.

We've both since "downgraded" to Asics Gel Cumulus 25s and the quality is just miles better, they're far comfier and feel far more cushioned even though they're actually a bit lower and closer to the ground. They're much softer and less springy, but again - we just wanted a daily runner. (These don't have any plating in, if that matters to you, which is something the Vaporfly has). They're the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. As a downside, they're fucking terrible in the wet on smooth/polished ground. There's a painted running path near us, and if it rains it's basically like running on oil slicks. We've had these about 6 weeks now (since we returned the Vaporflys) and they're holding up fantastically.

We both alternate between zero-drop and minimalist running shoes, so we wanted some max cushioning shoes for regular runs. Usually I want something with a reinforced/strapped toe box because I wear mine out quickly, but I couldn't find anything I liked this time round, so I just went with these.

I ended up buying the Asics in a disgusting black/white/green colour, but I find them so comfy I want to get the all-black versions for travelling. They're like strolling around in clouds.

If you're using them for race days and you only expect to get a couple of races out of them anyway, then presumably you just ignore the price if you're looking for dedicated race shoes.

If you're looking for something daily and you're going to put some miles in, they're possibly the weakest and worst quality runners I've ever bought - and I've had to buy the cheapest, shittest shit in the past.