Converse have been my go to shoe for a while, but the PF Flyers have a wider toe box and don't have the weird fuzzy bottoms. The insole on this shoe makes the break in time almost non-existent. I'm not really a fan of the laces, they are a bit stiff, so I replaced them with ones that work for my everyday wear. The price point is what sold me on these, very affordable for a solid pair of shoes.