I just ordered my second pair of these, having owned the first pair for about a month. Nothing wrong with the first pair... I just liked them so much, I wanted a second pair as a backup. I don't
skate. I don't care much about looks. I care about comfort, wear, design, and quality of manufacturing and in that regard I am hugely impressed by these shoes. The tongue stays in place, and considering they're a high-top, they
slip on with very little effort. They lace up snugly for a close, comfortably fit (yay, neoprene), and the sole is flexible yet nicely grippy. Good walking shoe. Good driving shoe. Probably a good
skate kick, but I wouldn't know. Without exaggeration, after a month of wear, these are still some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.