Sammy, tell yer wife and kid they are flat out wrong. I wear white walking shoes. I have tried the black ones, and it felt like I looked like a I was a Jr. high gym teacher. Just wrong.
I also wear my phone on a belt clip, and I tuck my shirt in! And I care about the opinion of others about my fashion sense almost as much as Dipso's opinions on anything at all.
The Reebok Classic was developed for male nurses, that stand up all day, and walk around a lot. I can wear them all day, and NOT have even a hint of sore feet. The tread pattern is a very open set of flattened nubs or cleats, and super easy to clean the soles of the shoes.
I have some New Balance shoes that are great, but the sole is a series of tittle tiny cracks that are almost impossible to clean out any dirt or mud.
These are the perfect shoe for me, and nothing will change my mind until someone shows me a more comfortable shoe, with a sole that has traction, and is easy to clean or keep clean.