Got these since it was so hot, in the summer, and I didn't want to use boots while working. These took a LOT less time to work in. The shoes have been holding up very well and don't squeak as much as the boots. I haven't used these enough to know if the tread will wear or the seams will tear. They do feel sturdy. Oily surfaces haven't been TOO much of a problem. The jury is still out on how they will perform in colder weather.
The 2.0 shoe is almost perfect. Slippery surfaces were no problem for this shoe. I wear mine abord ship and I am on my feet 10-12 hours per day and they have performed well.
I was anoyed that they had narrowed the toe from the 1.0's, I hoep the 3.0s go back tot he wide toe area to perfect this shoe.
i got these shoes for PT here in Afghanistan and they would squeak when i first got them but now they're perfect. they're molded for my feet and i run 4 miles a day with them. when i gave them a break for a week and put on my regular running shoes, i felt so much lighter, these are good for training. i love them and would recommend them.
Jackal -
I've had the SI boots, 2 pair of SI shoes, 7 pair of Teeth / Teeth Low, and 4 or so pair of the more casual shoes. These SI Assault shoes are by far the worst. After just 2 weeks of wear, the seam between the rubber toe and heel is coming apart, and the eyelets spin. I usually get 8+ months of constant wear out of a pair. I also don't like how subdued the design is...they almost look like grandpa shoes from Payless. PLEASE BRING BACK THE TEETH MODELS OAKLEY!!!
Modzter -
Bought a pair and loved how comfortable it is. Almost makes you feel your floating on air. However, after a few months the seams started to rip apart from the rubber sole. And the hole became bigger and bigger. After a few more weeks the same thing happened to the other pair. I couldn't believe it as these were my new favorites...but I still don't use it that often for it to break easily as I have at least 12 pairs of Oakleys that I cycle around. Am so dissapointed with the build quality of this new version. I have the 1st Gen SI's in Night Camo and Black too. But this new design just came apart easily with very little help from me. Sooooo, dissappointed!