I don't think the new soles look as good as the old ones. They also don't appear to have the same texture. I always loved the look of the plain tan crepe soles and that was one of my biggest draws to Keds, but these new soles, in my opinion, detract from the simple sexiness. And as far as I can tell, it doesn't look like these will be as good for sole-play as the old ones, it looks too rough.