My dog chewed up my first pair of these so they are the first shoes I ever liked enough to buy a second time. They're great low-profile sneakers, comfortable enough to wear all day and do a bit of walking around, and breathe pretty well if you wear them without socks. The straps on top are actually the same kind used for bra straps, which is odd but it means the exposed side has a bit of shine. Makes then a little nicer looking than a run-of-the-mill pair of kicks when you want something comfortable.