I had a pair of Pumas for 6 years and wore them out after wearing them almost everyday. I chose to make these my new pair, and I love them. They are very stylist, and comfy. When I first started wearing them, they were really stiff, but once I broke them in they were fine. They do tend to run a half size larger than they say they are, but I usually put inserts into my shoes anyway and they take up the extra space.