The sole is harder rubber, so it feels slick to the touch, but will probably wear better over time than softer athletic shoe rubber. 10/10 Highly Recommended It is easy to set up, and to use. It would not be my go to choice for competitive gaming, but as a solution for providing a good audio option for casual gaming on the Oculus, you could not get a better deal! If this pair lasts more then a few years ill bump it to a 4 star. The color of the fabric at the toe and the elastic at the back is consistent. I do not know if they will hold up as well as Clarks shoes. Very pleased with my purchase. Looks like a solid product. When I hit the side button to try and shut the sound off the screen went black and it still was making this weird high-pitched sound that ended up stopping after about 30-45 seconds very annoying.