This is a great show for the money, but be aware that the soles are narrower than I'm used to from Etnies. They wound up being perfect for my son in law, and I ordered some Snakes, with the traditional Etnies fit.
I have been buying this shoe for almost 10 years now. They are perfect for me. I love how they can look professional enough to wear with work clothes, but still a great shoe for actual skating. I will continue to buy this shoe each year. The price is great, the fit is great, the color options are great. If you're looking for an accessible skate shoe to start with, go with this one. You won't regret it.
The Jefferson MTW Looks so nice. And finally a vegan Version is available.