text: I was slightly disappointed in these shoes due to the cheap suede material. Everything else would have gotten Five stars. Since the suede isn't that great, the material started wearing out just a few weeks after skating just from the moister of my sweaty feet. The sides started ripping on both shoes (I can't even do switch tricks yet). So they don't last too long. However, they skated great. The are very comfortable to wear. The insoles are good, but you can also switch them out, and the bottom of the shoe lasts longer than the outsides of the shoe. Overall, as a skate shoe, it is ok, as just regular shoes you might like them; they look nice.