I couple of other reviews mentioned the lack of arch support, but they were $20!  I can don't mind buying inserts if I plan to wear them for a long time.  I just got these so the experience of wearing through the fabric hasn't happened, but I could see it happening if they are even slightly too small for one's feet, or if they're overused.<br /><br />They look fantastic!  I bought two pairs: Black and grey.  They also come with two choices of shoe strings.