Why did I wait so long to buy a pair of these?  (25 years) You see them everywhere, they look great on everyone, yet it never crossed my mind to get a pair for myself (I'm talking about the black with white stripes version).  But now that I have, I say again, how stupid of me to wait for so long.

I appreciate the reviewer who pointed out the difference between "classic" and "original" (I never noticed there were choices).  I went for the classic because I like the super long tongue, which looks cool worn either hidden or sitting on top of jeans.  I'm also glad I bought these in a store and not online, because on my first try with the 10.5's, they felt like my heel slipped out too easily.  I thought the 10's were perfect, but then started to pinch slightly the longer I walked around the store.  When I went back to the 10.5's, they suddenly fit like a glove.

I wore them to the movie theater this weekend, and smiled the whole time I sat there because these shoes feel like they're hugging my feet.  Like "sole" mates finally united.  They have just the tiniest little arch support, not too much, just enough, and it's appreciated.

They just feel high quality.  I should never buy anything but Adidas again; I have a pair of Adidas hiking shoes that I've been wearing for over a decade.  They've seen better times, but are still super comfortable and still holding together (mostly).  When you find something that works, don't fix it.  That's why I feel like these could be my new "forever" shoe (if/when this pair wears out).  The look will clearly never go out of style, and (hopefully) the craftsmanship will stay first rate.