I love tweed, get compliments on the gold details, the easy tone pads on the soles took a few days to get used to - I loosened my laces a little to allow my foot to bend more freely, I wouldn't buy easy tone style again unless the shoe was really unique, I like the grip of a basketball player w my sneakers, and these don't let you stop on your toes with a screech of rubber (like "normal" sneakers).