I've tried all the vendor shoes in this category including others from Mizuno and believe this shoe is the most comfortable. This shoe does not have much grip on dirt or grass so I use it primarily as a "coach's" shoe. The difference between this shoe and others is the fit. It's not intended to be used as a "cleat" substitute but rather a tennis shoe. The materials used for the upper is a suede like material that is easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Highly recommend.