I don't know why being able to wear as shoe out of the house, while driving, on the course, and out after the round is so important, but it is really enjoyable. i'm not going to be wearing these things when not golfing, but versatility is amazing and they do look great. i can't even tell that the bottom is studded even when i'm walking on pavement or concrete. i haven't noticed a difference in grip from these to my old FJ contours, so that's a positive as well. you could save yourself a few bucks and go with the FJ street shoes which have a similar look, but to me they don't fit as well and don't look like they're going to hold up for as long as these will. i'll report back if i have any issues with these breaking down, but for now they couldn't be better.