text: I really liked these shoes.  I've been buying Nike basketball shoes for years and I know exactly what size is best for me. This pair fit as I expected.  I play pick up games for a couple hours 2-3 days a week.  That is pretty heavy usage for a casual player.  After 12 months my left shoe started to tear. I repaired it as best I could but it only last another 3 weeks and now the side is pretty blown out.  I really did love these shoes for the time I was able to use them, I just wish I could have gotten another year out of them, but the price was pretty good for a year I guess. Oh well, this is the first Nike pair that fell apart this quickly and I'm going to purchase a different style.