I have been a long-time Nike Shox wearer. I was hesitant to buy these shoes, but did because my daughter wears a pair and loves them. You can add me to that club! I bought the university red pair and they are really red, which is exactly what I wanted. They really pop! Best of all, the shoes are SUPER comfortable! They are soft and feel so good on my feet. I can wear them for long periods and my feet and legs don't get tired. They are also not heavy feeling. Very light. I have narrow feet, compared to my daughter's wide ones, so I don't think this shoe is prohibitive in that regard as we both wear them without complaint. The mesh material is also airy, which will be nice during warmer seasons. It was an interesting sensation wearing them to basketball games in February in Ohio! Chilly, but still fabulous! I would definitely recommend these and would buy again.