The Shoe:
The Aaron Ross Signature Etnies Number Mid in Black/Yellow. Size 10.
The Good:
I’ve been wearing the Etnies Number Mids for the past couple months and they’ve held up great. I had no idea what to expect when purchasing them, these have been my first Etnies ever. I chose them because I wanted a mid-top preferably with an ankle strap when riding for extra support and protection. From the very first time I put the shoes on they felt great, they hugged my feet in all the right places and practically already felt broken in. The only modification I did was cut excess off the ankle strap so it didn’t stick out so far. I’ve done a good amount of riding as well as commuting around campus daily and there’s little wear on the exterior of the shoes.

The Bad:
After several months any shoe is going to begin to show signs of wear and tear but I’m particularly pleased with how well these have held up. There are several things I’ve had wear out with my pair of shoes. Where the outsole of the shoe meets the toe began to tear away on both shoes but I fixed this by super-gluing them back together which held up well. The most noticeable area of wear has been the middle of the outsole right under the arch of my foot. However this is almost exclusively on my right foot so I’m inclined to conclude that this is due to my riding style and not the design of the shoe itself.

Conlusion:
I have almost no complaints about the Etnies Number Mids, my experience with this shoe has been so positive that I’ve purchased a second pair for when my current pair is done. It’s a well rounded shoe that offers support and comfort. They’ve been great to ride in as well as simply walking around.
Highlights:

• Padded tongue and mid-top collar
• Removable strap for stability
• System G2 heel insert
• STI Foam Lite level 1 footbed
• 400 NBS rubber outsole with internal dual density EVA midsole
• Variety of colors. New colorways every couple of months

Durability: 8/10
Design: 9/10
Price: $69.99 (the price can change depending on where you look and what colorway)