To be honest I wanted to love them because they are from DC and I loved the simplicity of these shoes and how they go with everything. Unfortunately I was disappointed because this is by far the most uncomfortable shoe I've ever worn. I have had many skateboard shoes in my life and have decided to give up my usual purchase, but I have regrets about that decision. They fit well and are sized right, so no issues there, but they can't break unless you're willing to suffer serious discomfort in the process. I would definitely suggest choosing a different style or brand than this one.