i haven't had these too long, so i can't comment on how they hold up over time. i can say that i bought 2 pair when they were on sale and i am happy that i did. they seem well made, they fit well, and they are comfortable. i can agree with some other reviewers in that there isn't much for arch support. there isn't zero arch support, but it isn't great, which is ok for me. if you run your hand through the inside of the shoe, you can feel cushion in the heel that runs just past the arch and then thins out the rest of the way to the toe. size is good. they fit the tiniest bit snug, but i think they will break in and fit perfectly. i would not recommend going up a half size. my foot is a bit wide, but i wear a D width comfortably. some of the shoes come with 2 sets of laces and others do not. the red, yellow, and black ones come with yellow laces and black laces.