I own a few pairs of traditional Spezials for casual wear. I bought this modern version for tennis. Good decision. Just a tad narrow in the toe box. Comfortable but almost a bit too much padding on top and on the tongue. I prefer a sleeker fit. Though normal people will probably appreciate the padded comfort. I have worn various Adidas tennis and volleyball shoes. These shoes are just as grippy, supportive, and effective as those. Nice colorway though I usually prefer more vibrant colors. Buy them. Have fun.