“Yesterday, a rather absurd petition purportedly started by Japanese people demanding the cancellation of AC Shadows popped up online. However, upon looking into it, it emerged that the petition was created by someone in Germany, and had almost entirely been signed by players from the West.” - the last paragraph

ASICS is a Japanese brand that does really well striking the balance between durability and price. They have styles that range from retro to modern. Just find some thing you like and that fits your needs. If it’s specifically for exercise, then go for some bright colors. Have fun.

This is just another reason why the independent dealership model needs to end. They only make the purchasing experience worse, at this point.