My son has played baseball for many years. A few years ago we switched to this particular brand/style of boot. No reason to switch other than affordability, but we both love this particular shoe. My son loves it to feel good. He says his heel doesn't chafe or blister like another brand we've purchased. As a mom, I love it because the shoe seems to hold up better during summer and fall baseball season. Durability and comfort are both excellent in our book.