Brooks Running Ghost 15 GTX Mens Shoes 11.5

Tried many brands of Gortex running/walking shoes for everyday wear including inclement weather. Acknowledging that a great fit in footwear is very individual, here's why I'm stating this is best for me. Sole has soft cushion. Definitely softer than gortex shoes labeled for trail running/walking. Bottom of shoe has good traction but isn't greatly serrated and deep so that particles get stuck on the sole. Going up and down inclines and stairs are comfortable. Sides are supportive but not stiff. In black, the shoe is stylish enough to wear in the office; is a great travel shoe for almost all weather occasions (haven't tried winter snow). Lightweight enough. As other reviews have stated, it's perhaps a few millimeters on the short side so consider going up a 1/2 size if current size is tight. I did not have to size up. So good I'm buying a second pair.