I saw these shoes and thought they were very cute and at a good price. In my opinion, the design is suitable for both women and men. I decided to take a chance and take her. I followed the online size chart to convert women's shoe sizes to men's sizes. I couldn't decide which color I want, they all look pretty fun. I chose white because I thought it would go with more outfits. I think I liked them because they remind me of my favorite sneakers I had back in high school. The shoes look even better than in the photos. They have a very sporty retro style. I like her style. They're light and unobtrusive, which I like. Some athletic shoes/sneakers with higher soles appear too big and clumsy. (I always feel like I'm hanging or tripping on carpeted floors.) Like everyone, I want shoes to look good and match my style. However, if I have back problems, I'm more worried about whether the shoes are comfortable on my back. I first wore these shoes on a busy day of shopping and running errands. End with dinner. So it was a long day of hiking to test the new shoes. They passed this test with no problems. They were very comfortable. And I looked stunning in it all day! I especially like the construction material, I think it's some kind of thick woven nylon. I already had other shoes made of a similar material, so they can be washed well in the washing machine and in the dryer. The laces are longer than necessary, but that can easily be remedied. Yes I would recommend these shoes to my husband and girlfriend :) Now I would like a pair in red or blue.