It's definitely hard to tell. Supposedly, they're even lighter than the 1st Chris Cole Lite's and have a longer last with super suede & a tpu lining throughout the entire shoe. Basically, a Mike Mo S mixed with a Chris Cole Lite. Plus, his reputation will go a long way with consumers. I really want to try them out though. I saw him skating them at Street League NJ and he was doing all his go-to's with no laces. It was strange but he made that shoe really enticing by skating them without laces. Strange, I know.