I've been wearing Vans Authentics for 8 or so years now and I've never had a bad word to say about them. They're comfortable, durable and affordable. What more can you want? I can't see myself changing to another brand of trainer for a long while yet. The only issue I would raise is that always go down a size to what you're used to I wear a 6 in all shoes except Vans and Converse which I am a 5.