vicacidFirst thing I noticed was how heavy they are for sneakers, but I got used to that quickly. The sole is also on the thicker side, but otherwise very comfortable except for a little bump where your heel sits (not sure what it's good for). The stitching looks good, but on closer inspection you can see the knitting is a little bit rough and uneven at places. The shoelaces are really nice, although very thing they do feel sturdy and look amazing. So all in all I'd say they are great value, and the compromises are (imo) acceptable at this price point.