Love these shoes.  Was very surprised at how well they fit and how comfortable they are, considering I bought them without trying them on in a store and have never owned this brand.  Laces are short, which is actually a positive -- I am tired of stepping on too-long laces and my shoes coming untied unless I tie double-bows.  I am not a runner, though, but use them primarily for casual wear and doing errands.  Nice to be wearing something with good support if I decide to go for a long walk or spend some time on my treadmill and don't want to bother changing shoes.  Shoe isn't big and clunky-looking as are some athletic shoes, and looks good with black jeans.