I have been wearing the classic samba shoe for over twenty years. Why? Very simply - they are extremely comfortable; long lasting; durable, and dependable. I wear sweats and shorts a lot and I'm always ready to kick a soccer ball around at the drop of a hat. I've played both indoor and outdoor soccer for years and I have always been happy with my sambas. If adidas keeps making sambas I will probably keep wearing them until I'm 100 years old - and God willing - still able to kick a soccer ball around with my great great grand kids!