I have been wearing these shoes for quiet a while now. I think I purchased them for the first time(from KarateDepot) in either late 2005 or early 2006. To my memory, this is the 4th or 5th pair I have purchased. I wear them inside, outside, when/wherever moisture can be avoided.

They do wear out quickly if you wear them outside, but that is my favorite part! After you have worn the soles out a bit, you start to see the layers below. Many of the layers use different colored fabric and you can see the "wear history" as it progresses through the sole.

Don't wash in Washer/Dryer, maybe delicate with tumble dry, but I wouldn't recommend(they are cheap if you ruin them).

Size down, as they do stretch. Highly recommended!