This is my second pair. The first pair have lasted me 2 years on practically all terrain types and still have good tread, still have magic powers, still ride like a Ferrari, still look good (every once in awhile, after they're getting a bit dusty from the trail of victory, I fill the washing machine with water, put a cup of bleach in there, swish it around, drop these bad boys in there, put a couple white bath towels on top of them to keep them submerged, and hit "go". Presto. After you let them AIR DRY
, they look brand new again.). They seem to be immortal.Some basics:
They ride low to the ground for good tactile sensitivity, but cushion is plenty adequate - so you can feel just enough of what you're stepping on without hurting the bottom of your foot. They are a significant step up from a "barefoot" running shoe in this respect. They run nearly true to size - oh so slightly larger than normal for me, but not enough to buy a smaller size (a half-size smaller would have my toenail digging out the toe of the shoe with every step), and it's not a problem.
These are my number one recommendation for hybrid athletic-casual swag deluxe. I don't know what else to tell you.
By the hammer of Grapthar, as long as these things are manufactured on the Earth, I will continue buying them, for the rest of eternity. I'm a 36-year-old dude, and they are probably my favorite all-around everyday shoes of all time. Huzzah.