Besides the obviously good features like the rubberized ollie patch; the foxing tape on the toes of the shoes are slightly taller than that of other vulcs I've tried in the past. I LOVED this. I've tried (mostly unsuccessfully) a thousand kickflip variations and still haven't worn out the toe. Also the elastic that holds the tongue in place is a very nice feature that I would like to see on some of Emerica's other models. The vulcanized outsole meets expectations. My only complaints are a lack of padding around the collar (my heelflip consistency has been down), there isn't any breathability so my feet sweat a lot, and that my shoelaces take more abrasion than I would like. I do recommend them, however. I'd even buy another pair some day.