Bought these to replace my 10 year old originals just so I can have a new pair for the future. Looked at many, many KSwiss (KaySwiss) models on sale and finally found this model which has the same quality features as the original 10 year old white leather. You have to look through many models carefully to find this model. I've got enough for another ten years and I'm still wearing the old ones. Who has ever received 10 years as a gift from Reebok or Nike? I never did. Great shoes.