Prior to purchasing this bag, I'd had numerous cheap (<$20) gym bags that would begin falling apart in less than a year's time. In particular, the linings would start to come apart in pieces.  I've now had the OGIO Crunch for over a year and a half, and although it shows some exterior wear, I have no doubt that it will last at least another year, even with me overloading it on occasion.

The shoe compartment is big enough for shoes considerably larger than my size 9s, and having an additional 2 compartments is enough for my toiletries and accessories.  I would prefer a slightly larger bag, but 95% of the time, the Crunch is more than big enough for me.  Be warned, if you have large feet/shoes (I work out in Vibram Five Fingers which don't take up much room), that will limit interior volume to some degree.