...and the lightness makes a huge difference. I'm normally a Nike guy, but that's mainly just because I buy what I know. I'd never owned Puma before, but honestly, if these things hold up to the rigor of being my shoes without falling to pieces(I'm really hard on shoes), I'll gladly make the switch for good.

So far, I've played basketball and done some running/jogging in them, and I can't believe how much of a difference a lighter shoe makes.

I wouldn't advise playing a whole lot of hoops in the Pumagility (that's not what they're made for, anyhow), just because the lightweight design means less cushioning against the effects of frequent jumping and landing. It wasn't a big deal, but I did notice the slightest bit of extra soreness the next day (I'm always sore after playing hoops, though). When running, however, the support and cushioning was just fine, and I had no noticeable effects from switching shoes.

The appearance of the shoes took some getting used to, since Puma obviously has a different approach to aesthetics than Nike, but they look fine, and that's not really a huge deal for me anyway.

The only factor left for me to consider is durability. Having only had them a month, I obviously can't speak to that. Generally, a pair of Nikes holds up for about a year before showing noticeable wear-and-tear. If these can last that long, I'll be sold.

A note about sizing: I normally take a U.S. size 13, and I prefer 13-wide when I can get it. My Pumagilitys are size 14 D (D refers to the width, but I'm not sure where on the width-spectrum it falls) and they fit great, so my tentative advice to potential buyers is to consider buying large if you oscillate between sizes like I do (13-14).

In brief, they're very comfortable shoes, the lightness makes a big difference in performance, and I'm very happy with them.