text: I have been crazy for Sperrys ever since my boss gave me a pair, years ago.  They are expensive, but they are great quality (so they last),but they are also very comfortable and versatile.<br /><br />I'm not taking a star--yet, but the latest ones only have one layer in the sole.  This would not be a problem (they are just as comfortable), but Sperry is trying to keep the same look, so they are painting the top part so that it's still that cream color.  Only problem with that is that the paint of course starts to peel pretty soon, which of course looks pretty shoddy.