So far (2 weeks) these shoes are excellent. The fit was right on, and No sign of shoddy workmanship. I wear them primarily in the gym and they provide good stability for cross training. I like the colors, dark gray with red accents - stylish, not garish. Orthotic inserts fit well. Id by them again, unless they fail or fall apart in the next year, but for now, I have no reason to believe that will happen.