To quote one of the great philosophers of the 20th century, "Totally Awesome!" The Trickster's always fashionable checkerboard pattern mimicks popular surf, skate, rock, punk styles and fashionable kitchen floors. The low-stretch synthetic uppers are bonded with the graphic pattern, making them permanent and low-maintenance, because you have better things to do. A great all-around shoe that says "Hey bud, let's Party"