I bought them hoping they would look like old shoes with no mesh. Reebok made them cheaper. Less padding around the hole, and don't expect to use all the holes that the laces go in as the laces are a few inches shorter. My usual size is 7.5 but these are too tight and a bit long. Actually, I hate all the disposable mesh shoes that everyone has to buy now, but I wish they were more comfortable. I hope they stretch a little at the top.