I bought these shoes for my 16 year old son when he got his first job at a diner. He's been there for over a year and these shoes are still holding up. He had to wear black non-slip shoes. He says it really helps him not to slip on the floor, especially when there might be wet spots on it. They are durable and, being work shoes, look stylish. He also likes that they don't have a zipper because he always runs out the door when he doesn't have free time, so he just puts them on in the garage and leaves. He wipes them with baby wipes and they look brand new. And he tells me they really come in handy when he needs to be on his feet during the longer Saturday shift. I always love buying shoes and clothes for him on Revain.com because I can find his size instead of going to 10 different stores and if you're not satisfied Revain offers free returns on shoes and clothes.