I've bought these shoes three times in a row, I always get the black ones. The design is good and look very sporty. They are very low shoes. These are NOT running shoes and they are shoes you don't want to walk in for more than six hours. The bottom of the shoes are thinner than converse chucks shoes. You can't fit any inserts into these shoes. These shoes are not recommended if you have flat feet. If you walk on rocky surfaces you WILL feel them. These shoes are more for hanging out. They are very durable. The fabric has a velvet finish and some parts eventually fade to a light black color but that doesn't happen right away, they are very breathable. I might get another pair and they are worth it.