"I cannot even begin to explain how much I LOVE these shoes. As a collector of sneakers, when it came time to plan my wedding, naturally, there was no hesitation about ordering these for myself and my groomsmen. The insoles are COMPLETELY different than standard all-starts ("Chuck Taylors" or "Chucks") in that they have way more cushioning. Further, they are laceless and the hold to your feet by way of elastic straps hidden under and in the tongue of the shoe. Lastly, the level of design/detail is greater than regular Chucks. The bottom of the shoes are clear and through them you can see the words ALL STAR. Buy them. You'll love them. Oh, and buy them from DSW; trust me when I tell you that the level of customer service is unmatched!"