I had these shoes since I was a sophomore (2006-2007) in high school. And I must say, they were worth the money at the time. They were very light, perfect for running and physical exercise because of the traction. I took them with me when I went to college, only for the soles to start cracking after 5 consecutive years of wear and tear on pavement and on turf. I enjoyed them very much, and decided to get them again soon for physical training.