These are so much softer and the fabric has more flex than the regular canvas ones I've worn for years. My toes and both sides of the widest part of my toe box are so much happier in these. I also like that they are slip on but have holes that can fit laces if you have that need or want that look. I hope they make more of these. I would love to replace my red canvas with a red of these. Anyway, highly recommended in this blue and the white.