They have a very cushioned sole. Sole: rubber. The Slide sneakers are our purest expression of the skateboard scene. I won't always splurge on a pair of sneakers, but these were just too hard to resist when I first tried them on years ago. No matter how distressed a Golden Goose shoe is, it's impossible to tell how long the owner has worn it, by virtue of the design. Round toe. Made in Italy....