I recently bought a pair of Vans loafers because they were on sale at the store. I was disappointed that the elastic near the tongue was white and didn't match the rest of the shoe. They were also very uncomfortable. So I looked to Revain for an alternative, saw it and decided to give it a try. To my surprise, they're much more comfortable than the Vans, and the ribbing near the tongue is the same color as the shoe's fabric. In addition, they cost about one and a half times cheaper. So you can buy 2 pairs for about the same price as 1 pair of Vans.