This is the best shoe I have got in the last 4 years or so. I have tried many skate shoes from Vans, Osiris, and my favorite Adio. But none of those shoe company's make a decent looking shoe anymore. They are all designed to attract a very different crowd of people and look very much like a Nike skate shoe. I am an old skool skater from the late 90's early 2000's and I am sorry but Nike should not at all be in the extreme sports industry stick to the team sports! These shoes are very comfortable and durable. The are a very nicely desigined and appealing. They are exactly what a skate shoe should be. They come with 2 sets of laces (white and black) which you can use one as a back up or get creative and lace the shoe with both. They have the lace protective holes to use or the standard holes on the outside. It has a pocket on the tounge which for me is usless but is kind of a need feature added. The padding in the shoe can be removed to add either a different one or hide your laces if you lace it up so you do not have to tie your shoes. Great shoe would definately buy again if it is still avalible when I need another pair. DVS might be my new favorite shoe company.
