I got these shoes as a gift for my husband since he wanted something like converse, but didn't want something that expensive. These shoes showed up quickly, look great, and were a good deal. I normally wouldn't pay quite this much for shoes, but they are a much better price than converse generally are and look just as good. In addition they also seem sturdy and well made and my husband says they're very comfortable. They do run a little big like other reviews said, so I ordered a half size smaller than my husband normally wears and they fit great. Overall awesome shoes at a decent price.