I play serious volleyball and needed a new pair of v-ball shoes.  I'm 6' 7" and wear a size 15, so finding shoes are sometimes a problem. I found these on sale for $44.50 on amazon and ordered them.  I've used them several times now and they seem very good for what I need.  The size seems quite true.  They are not short like some sport shoe 15's. They are also not wide like some mediums.  I don't know how long they will last, but they have very good impact absorption, very good traction, and seem to be made as well as the more expensive models.  I'm not sure what I would do to make them better. Maybe I wouldn't put the shiny black on the uppers for aesthetic reasons, but that isn't so important.