"I bought these shoes to have a pair of versatile black sneakers that would be comfy and look good with a pair of skinny jeans. While the feel around the front of the shoe took a little getting used to due to the way the shoe is constructed, I find these shoes to be surprisingly comfy. I like the mid-rise especially because it helps hide when my jeans are just a little bit too short. One word of caution: the dye rubs off onto your socks during the first several wears."