I'm a bit of a shoe collector so have no plans to ride in them yet, but the stitching is in the right places to avoid damage and the vulcanized rubber is still durable. thin enough to feel the skateboard well when riding. very comfortable, slim profile (no heel cushioning) and very stylish. Looks better in shorts than pants. My only complaint is that they are about half a size larger than usual. I wear a size 13 and these 13 are a bit big. All in all, this is a clean, simple, and very affordable skateboard shoe from renowned Get em company.