I bought these to replace a pair of 1460s I have had for a literal decade that finally started cracking on top. I love the low profile look and the SIGNIFICANT weight reduction over the 1460s, though they don't have that will survive the apocalypse and last for over a decade feel of the 1460s, time will tell in that department. The fit is what I expect from Docs at this point- I went a full size down from what I normally wear in most shoes and have room for winter and hiking socks still. Another advantage over the 1460s is that these don't require breaking in before being comfortable- I bought them and wore them around an anime convention the next weekend where I walked more in 3 days than I normally do in a month and they were super comfy and I think the lightness of them over the 1460s made me less sore overall. Long story short, I was worried I was going to wish I got another pair of 1460s, but even if these don't last me for a decade I think the pros for me outweigh the cons.