Buying shoes on the internet isn't for everyone, but it sure is convenient when it works. These were for my 11yo son, who goes through athletic shoes unbelievably fast. These arrived, and we compared the sizing to his prior pair. These fit according to stated size or just a tad smaller ... or perhaps the prior pair just fit large. My son has narrow to average feet, and he likes these. He says they do not slide at all on his heel.The outer seems good quality, looking nice enough for jeans and not overly bright or eye-catching, making them reasonable everyday wear. After two weeks of nearly everyday wear, they are still looking brand new. Some cheaper brands would already be showing wear, and these are not. We would definitely look into this brand again if these continue to hold up this well. Great buy for us.