I recently purchased these skate shoes for a day at the park and was pleasantly surprised .The black and white design is sleek and stylish matching well with my casual outfit. As my tests showed, the grip on the sole of the shoe is excellent for skating and offers a stable footing. The only downside was that they did feel slightly tight around the toe area at first, but they stretched out after a couple of wears. Overall, a great purchase for any man looking for a fashionable and functional skate shoe..