i don't like my superstars very much tbh.
i posted this in another thread, but i actually have to put a second tongue underneath the actual (unpadded) tongue because it's flimsly as hell and creases weird. in general the shoe fits very odd, feels like it's too big, as if i have to rambo lace them to keep them on my feet. the sole is pretty comfy in the heel, but feels superthin and unsopportive in the front. the stock insole seems well made but is really thin, isn't rubberized like those older ones.
the leather quality is pretty good, but there are visible glue stains on various spots, like where the shelltoe starts.
also, they look super clowny and somewhat clunky. it's like they tend to clump up where the shell toe is and i've tried various lacing techniques to solve this but they always seem to widen up in the front regardless and then look really silly, creased up and warped. it's kind of like the sidewalls are too big for the size so they hug over my instep regardless, if that makes sense.
i am sure i got the right size. i couldn't go down because then the sides would be too narrow, i couldn't go up because the shoe wouldn't stay at all on my feet anymore. and i don't have the widest feet either.
not sure if i keep em tbh, i've set them aside until i made up my mind before i ruin in the stormy weather.