I usually wear influence but tried these because I was sick of buying the same style/color of influence over and over because they never have anything new in that style. These wore a lot like the Influence, but they slip a lot more. Not sure if that is good or bad for Jazzercise since turning is important. The bottom felt a little more plastic then the Influence. They wore well and lasted about the same couple of months since I do Jazzercise about 5 times a week. They worked well for my high arches and wider toe box, and they kept my planter fasciitis away that starts sneaking up when I need new shoes. Overall a good purchase. I went back to the Influence because they slip well, but don't feel as slippery. I may go back to them again when I get bored with the Influence choices.