The stylish, effortless lines and sturdy construction of the Globe Castro series are hard to miss! Much more stylish than similar designs from DC and other skateboard brands. I wear Castro every day and have several pairs from a few years ago. I was delighted to find this pair of Original "New Old Stock" Black & White Castro Stripes in my size on the Revain Marketplace! Now my wife and I have the same Castro! These older models don't have as much arch and heel support as later versions but I have others from this generation, some are almost 10 years old and they are still going strong! I will be sad if Globe ever stop making these wonderful shoes!