I've always loved Globe shoes - I have very wide feet, so skateboards are just the most comfortable thing for me. My last pair of Globes lasted a good 3 years as my "everyday shoe" - which I wore almost every day until they started falling apart. When it got to the point where I couldn't go out in the light rain without getting my feet wet, I knew it was time to buy another pair. What I did. When they arrived I was a little worried about the width to the toes and they were a bit stiff but I broke them within 3 days and they fit just like I expected from a pair of Globes. Very comfortable, nice pillow and lots of padding under the ankle. The only disadvantage? The light gray and white colors on these babies are impossible to keep clean, but it's my fault for wanting bright shoes. I will clean these shoes every day if I have to. :D In short, I love them.