Stay with the older style
932964
I've always been a Raitt fan since the '70s.  Gave this new one a try and was very disappointed.  The style seems to jump around and is not the sound she's known for.  All you need to hear of this one is the free samples. Don't suggest you buy this one if you really like the songs she's built her rep on.
1623080
Try before you buy!  For some reason the V2 version of the 928 fits nothing like the "old" version.  I purchased a 6E and found it to be very narrow and the general fit of the shoe is nowhere what I expected.  I also need to have lifts installed via the soles of the shoes and found out to late after this work was done to return.  I also felt the new style and placement of stitching to cause pain over areas the V1 never did.  If you are lucky to find a V1 buy it or perhaps the V3 ( haven't tried them myself yet).
4425607
These aren't as comfortable as i remember them being before. I have another pair that ive had for years, which is why i wanted more, and they just aren't the same.
3204810
I loved these when I first started using them a couple of years ago, and I still have a couple of old pairs that I keep to use under bathing suits.  There's a noticeable difference between how they were then and how they are now (2012):  These days they've become thinner, the edges are less neat, and the coloring is sometimes inconsistent within a pair.  I had to return my latest pair because it arrived with some sort of dirty, gluey substance smeared on one of the covers.  I'm normally pleased with Pure Style products, so I'm disappointed that they're not keeping up the quality they once offered.

A better alternative is the Bristols 6 Nippies Skin.  They do not wrinkle like the Smooth'ems, have a neater edge, and are slightly stiffer, so they don't show through as much.  They are also a bit larger.  The Nippies do have the issue of being slightly grippy whereas the Smooth'ems are more silky, but I think the trade-off is worth it.  Nippies also come in a wider range of colors and come with a nice box, so I've switched over completely.
2330682
I ordered these because my first pair of Toachis are wearing out. I wonder why Teva discontinued the original Toachi.  The Toachi 2 has thinner padding and less arch support.  The only advantage is that they are a little more attractive because they are not as bulky.  I'll probably keep these because they are still more comfortable and adjustable to my narrow foot than most other brands, but I'm disappointed.
1097213
After wearing this style for as long as I can remember, I am really disappointed with the new cut and new fabric.  Hip huggers(tight in the thighs and loose at the waste) don't work for me and might be somewhat tolerable with a belt but the fabric now appears to be a lighter weight as well.  Levi's have been my brand of choice for 30+ years but it now appears that I am going to have to look elsewhere.
4521874
Just started using the (I think) newer version of this, it has fewer colors (the old one had 3010). I had to get out my old one to see a whole range of colors I needed that were not in the new one. This version is printed on text weight instead of cover stock. ick.

As a designer, I find the old one MUCH easier to use, for me the dark tones at the top are more useful. This version has them at the bottom near the connector post. Most of the time I am looking for colors for text, I am not looking for lights--having the darks on the bottom makes it impossible to work fast. The new chromatic arrangement is more logical but a lot of appealing colors are missing, the whole book is kind of depressing to look at--perhaps that is also a function of the darks at the bottom.

I don't think the new owners have done us any favors.

Hang on to your old books, they may have faded a little but you might still need them. Keep 'em in a dark, safe place!
3918809
Nice shoes but returned.  Very different from the old ones I adore that are a different design.  These are very square and heavier material than my first pair
3331630
I have always worn a 7 and 1/2 in Skechers D'lites.  These have the memory foam as opposed to prior D'lites that I have and run about a half size small.  I wish Skechers would come back with regular insoles and get rid of the memory foam....seems to make the toe box tighter.  I can still wear them with a thinner sock and this version may take a little longer to break in.  Compared to my older D'lites,  these are a newer version.

UPDATE
After wearing these for one week, I just couldn't do it anymore...too small and clearly, for me, not as comfortable as the old style.  I couldn't wait to get home from work to take these off my feet.  I was able to purchase the old style from a local shoe store and was able to wear them, right out of the box, the whole work day with no issues.  Love the old style, hate the new.
1528518
I bought these because of how much I loved the Kinvara 2's. These fit tighter around the toe and the cushioning is more firm. If you're coming from the Kinvara 2's to this one you'll be disapointed as. But...if you've never worn the old version you'll probably love these because you don't know how good they used to be!

Still a good shoe, still comfortable, I'm just giving it 3 stars because it fits so much differently that the previous version and the cushion isn't the same as it used to be.
2706931
Well, I don't own the other book that's been mentioned, so that's OK.  And I like classics that are updated a little.  But these are done in weird ways, not quirky or smart or chic ways.  It's as if they took the things about the classic look and instead of making them look better, the best features were hidden by the changes, and now they mostly look frumpy or silly.  I can't see the average person wearing these, and that makes them not worth knitting.  I see only a few I might make.  Oh well, I got it used so I guess it will be worth it.
4891329
I purchased two pairs of the old version (39778F) and two of the new version (39779F); for each style, I ordered two sizes: L and XL. Both sizes of the old version were perfectly fine (since there's very little difference between the two, I'm keeping both of those). The new version is a completely different story. XL is much longer than L (which is fine... don't know why that wasn't the case in the old style)... but there is a BIG problem in the calf grippers: they are super tight. On the XL, it's very uncomfortable; on the L, it is so tight it cut off circulation. Can't believe the difference between the old and new versions.
3402968
I bought 2 pairs of these a few years ago and i loved them. These are made differently. Seemingly cheaper materials. I chose a similar style from DSW and they were tight and not comfortable. So I found these, supposedly the same style as I have bought in the past. These are not tight and more comfortable but not as comfortable as the older version. I'm disappointed that they are no longer made the same but these are the next best thing. They are true to size; older pair and this pair are both 8.5-what I usually wear.
2185776
I have bought a pair or two of these every year for the past couple years.  Always love the style and comfort.  This year it appears that they may have changed the fit though and maybe the material too.  The sandal is much narrower and they are not as springy and comfortable as in year past.  I will probably just keep using my pair from last year instead now.  Too bad
2108297
Asics changed the shoe. I liked the old style where the toe box was wide. This new style has a thinner toe box.  I kept the shoes, as I thought I would adjust. This style is not as comfortable. I will be looking at other brands of shoes now, after being a loyal customer for over 10 years.
4259262
The sole where the foot rests is too smooth so my foot pushes forward with walking and the lower strap hurts my foot.  I'm going to have to get some moleskin to resist forward slide, but still won't wear them if I plan to walk very much.  The style looks older than in the pictures in my opinion.
2130596
I have 5 pairs of Spyders now, this is the only pair that from the "new" Piloti brand that formed after it's bankruptcy, with the other 4 pairs being the custom Griots Garage black with red stitching.

These newer shoes run narrower and shorter than they ever have, and are not nearly as comfortable.  The laces are also very short compared to the old version.

I would exchange them for a larger size but the width will always be a problem.  Sorry to say, but these are no longer the "drivers slipper" that they used to be.