A quality brand of tennis shoes will last him give or take about six months before needing to be replaced. as I had realistic expectations for a $30 shoe rack. However, nothing for under 2k comes close to these. Other thoughts:Support documentation and on line info is lacking currently. And they make a farting sound as I walk. It is important to understand the limitations presented by this equipment before you purchase it however, so ill start with the negatives:- Its a condenser microphone, so if youre using this for gaming it is going to pick up any background noise like keyboard and mouse clicking, even when picking up sound in the cardioid pattern. Personally I think they are counterfeit. I absolutely love these flip flops and the cushioned sole is amazing. Yo uso talla (de México) 7. Other than that everything else is flawless with the soundbar.