I bought my daughter a pair of red classic Tom's for her birthday because she really wanted a pair. The back of one of the shoes tore after only four months. My daughter was not rough with the shoes and she only wore them two or three times a week (if that). I expected a much higher quality shoe based on the hype and the amount of money ($45) I spent on these shoes. To make matters worse, I cannot get Tom's to return my call or email to discuss the torn shoe. Based on the poor quality of the shoes, I would NOT recommend these shoes to anyone. I would give the shoes a negative star rating if it was possible.