When I first took these shoes out of the box and tried them on I walked around the house for a few minutes, took them off, and boxed them back up. They felt strange and I didn't like it. A few days went by and I decided to give it another try. I put the shoes on and took the dog for a long walk. In about 5 minutes I realized that these were the most amazing shoes in providing both traction and comfort. The rubber golf shoe type spikes felt strange for a minute but once you wear them for a little while they are a nice blend of traction and cushioning.
The Nike Air parts seem to work well and the Cole Haan design makes them more than just sneakers. On the down side these shoes make that squealing sound on a wood floor just as a basketball shoe may sound on the court and the little shoe lace trim thingies tend to come undone. All and all these are terrific and seemingly well made shoes.