I have only had these sneakers for a week but so far they are great. They are very comfortable and since they are sketchers I know they will wear well. What I like best about them is they are not big heavy sneakers nor mesh sneakers, both of which are very popular now. These are cut like an oxford ( hence the name) and are light and stylish. They come with both blue and white laces. I like wearing the blue as it jazzes them up without being too much.