This is my first pair of bowling shoes in a long time. I had just joined a new bowling league and had to buy a new pair to avoid paying for terribly dirty shoes on the lanes every week. I certainly wasn't disappointed. Not only do they look almost like the everyday sneakers, but they are also comfortable, incredibly well cut and stable. I'm really glad they don't look like regular bowling shoes (not that I care that much, but it's nice to freshen up). I hope their durability is as good as it looks and they last a long time!