I spoke to a friend. We've debated wearing cons since we were kids years ago. I can't think of any other style of shoe that has this kind of durability as the style hasn't changed since it was first introduced. All blacks look great and true to size. The cost was the same as the black and white so it's a good buy for the price. If you really want to take care of your feet, buy a pair of Scholl arch insoles and you've got a great pair of versatile insoles for the warmer months.