Brings back memories of 1975 when my Mom bought me a pair of Adidas Vienna shoes. The Samoa shoes are a very close representation of the classic Vienna and they make me feel like a kid again. They run a bit narrower than most shoes sold by other manufacturers in the same category but the length is perfect. I did not have to go 1/2 size larger than many folks recommend but use your best judgement. There will be a give and take with width and length. If I had gone 1/2 size larger, the width would have been OK but they likely would have been too long. It only took a few hours to break them in and they are quite comfortable even with the narrower width. The arch support and black soles are above average. They grip quite well on slick surfaces. With all that said, I do highly recommend these shoes.I might even buy a blue-striped pair of Samoas as well since they are much like the Adidas Rom shoes I wore in 1976. Thank you Adidas for bringing back the classics!