As a newbie, I only played in old sneakers from the start. I found my foot moving A LOT to the point where I felt like my foot was actually hanging off the sole. I think that makes sense, considering running shoes are designed to be light, cool, and designed for a relatively straight run. These shoes give me much more stability and comfort. Leather/leather shoes bothered me initially, but I think the extra stiffness is really necessary for good lateral support when cutting side to side quickly.