My husband likes these shoes, but the laces have been a problem.  They started slipping and have trouble staying in their little pouch.  This doesn't sound like a big deal, but he nearly died as a result when they snuck out and were snagged by a small piece of shrubbery on a mountainside.  Since they don't break, and they don't come untied he was tripped up and fell on his head. The shoes are comfortable and well made.