I chose these athletic shoes because I liked the color scheme and the I am fond of the shox product shock absorption.

Positives include:  1). mesh fabric is very cool.  I wore these shoes in the 4th hottest summer in St Louis history.
2). Shoes are very light. 3). shock absorption is good.

Negatives include:  1). light fabric/weight comes at expense of durability.  2).  Laces that came with shoes are way too short.  It's a minor thing but I've never purchased a pair of shoes with mismatched shoe laces in a store.  3).  Zero traction in mud.

I would recommend these shoes for a single season's worth of weekend sports or light running on pavement or trail.