These sneakers take a day or two to break in but they're worth it. I actually returned a pair of Ektio Basketball sneakers (also bought from amazon for about $150) and decided to give these sneakers a try (a little over half the price of the Ektio). Safe to say, I got rid of my Nike basketball sneakers for these and will primarily be playing in these going forward. Gives you great support for your ankles and also feels comfortable while you are running around the court. The fact that they look good doesn't hurt either.