ok, so, i think i finally understand what was wrong with those airwalks.

they were slippers. that is, they were made out of felt. apparently, converse does this, too. they apparently don't have to pay as many taxes that way - which makes it that much more shady.

these airwalk ones are supposedly the real deal - for the same $30 i paid for the classics, with the felt bottoms. let's hope they are.

then, do i keep the vans? i dunno. probably not. i don't need four pairs of sneakers....but maybe i can come up with an excuse.