When this shoe first dropped, I wanted a pair so bad. My family took a road trip down to Burlington VT and I figured out a way to get us in the near vicinity to a shoe store that I knew would have a black pair. Mom said no. Too expensive. I tried to squeeze into a junior pair as they were less expensive. No go, and I left empty handed. The next week at school Andrew Pink was rocking them. Pure envy. Since then every time they've dropped, I've been broke or it's been colors that I'm not really into. In September they are dropping this grey one. I'm a little worried about the tongue as it looks shiny as opposed to reflective but otherwise I'm in. The V is easily one of my favorites and this color makes me smile. Thanks Paul, for the heads up.