"I purchased this shoe in the purple color over a year ago from a departments store. I was concerned about the bungee shoestring. I am a casual runner 2- 3 times a week, usually just a couple miles. The shoes were great, great support, they never slipped at all. And the bungee is so convenient when you are rushing out the door. I had the first pair for over a year and when they started to look a little worn, I just reordered the exact same pair in a new color!"