I've had these for a few years, and they're great. I get compliments on them often. The only issue I've had with them is that a few of the grommets popped loose, and fell off. They were from the lower ankle area, which I guess gets the most tension. As a result, a couple of the holes there were ripped open. I made up for that by adjusting the laces, so I don't have to use those holes. But, I still wear them, and nobody notices the slightly irregular lacing.