I've been a big Converse wearer since high school. Three years ago my  mom bought me my first pair of Coronados, and I haven't looked back. I love these shows! Much more durable than Chucks and much more comfortable. I get tons of compliments on them too! My last pair was suede on one side and the thick canvas material on the other. Now they've switched to all canvas which looks good. My only piece of advice is that they run a little big. I have wide feet and normally wear a 9 in sneakers, but I went down half a size in these.