I mean "classic" but they could be a lot better. It's a "cupsole" construction, which means they have no midsole and no support. Reebok uses a very thin, flat footbed they call "Ortholite" which makes these shoes feel like you're walking on plywood. I don't understand why they didn't put a thick, cushioning insole in shoes with this design. According to the description they are leather, but it's hard to tell. The "leather" has none of the characteristics of real leather, being very strong but surprisingly thin. They were a bit tight for me but not too tight so they could fit most people. I had to pass this