text: I've only had these for about two months and they already have a large tear where the leather is tearing way from the sole. It's simply poor construction. I bought these shoes as general wear shoes. They are very comfortable, but your feet slide around in them a bit, especially if you are walking on an incline. While walking my dog on paved streets, I noticed I was constantly getting tiny rocks in my shoes. Annoying. I initially liked them but in light of their short life, I would not purchase them again.