I had a pair of these shoes purchased from a different source and loved them. After a couple of months, the small loop at the back of the heel tore out on one, so it made them a little harder to get on. I returned them, and bought the same ones from Amazon. So far, I haven't had the same problem with the second pair. Aside from that one mishap, these are very comfortable sneakers. I've worn them walking all day, running, and to the beach. They are great for travel because they are so versatile and go well with many outfits. One cool feature is that the heel can fold down and they can be worn as slip-on mules if you need a quick pair to put on while you run outside or something. A+