text: I see hear that sole separation is an issue. There is no real stitching apparently, bonding the upper to the sole. I have on my feet a pair I've owned for at least ten years and I can tell you they used to have real stitching. These have been the most durable footwear I've owned, boots included. They have been house slippers, shop slippers and camp slippers and have worn out from the insole down as it became matted and compressed after all this time. Tore it out and put some AussieDog insoles in and I'm good for another decade. Don't think I'll buy new ones given these separation stories. Who knows who makes things anymore. My rule is if you find something you like that's made well buy six. Not much is being made better. Cheaper, yes. Better? not so much.