I bought my first pair of these 6 years ago and wore them every winter. They finally got a hole in, so I bought another pair and am glad I did. They are comfortable and sporty, yet also a nice black tennis shoe that you can wear with jeans for casual. I Do not wear them to work out or anything, but they are great to wear to the mall or park or anything else. I love them. They do run a little narrow, so if you have wide feet, these would be a no, no.