text: These are absolutely my favorite all-around shoes. Forget spending 40-50+ on any other &#34;minimalist&#34; shoe you might find. These out-perform them in terms of comfort and durability, and have definitely withstood the test of time as martial arts shoes. After about two weeks of use, they break in and feel like you're wearing a canvas slipper. After 6 months use, mine still have incredible traction, though the treads are beginning to show wear and I expect within another 6 months or a year I may have to buy another. However I rarely get more life than that from any shoe I wear 12+ hours a day.<br /><br />Be sure to lace them properly for the optimal fit. Lacing them improperly does not allow the flaps inside the shoes to overlap and thus make them fit a big wide.