I bought a pair of these shoes three years ago prior to a vacation trip. Wanted walking shoes that also looked a little dressy. My wife and I walked all over Paris - I estimate I put about 35 miles on them that week. I've been wearing them regularly every since. The soles are just beginning to wear out. These are, for me, good-looking, comfortable, durable shoes. I love 'em!5/2/2015:My new pair of these shoes arrived today. The old ones look almost as good, and are still wearable. They're leather shoes (old and new) but I've never polished the old ones.I told my wife I should have waited another year, but after three years and (I'd guess) a couple hundred miles or more of walking, some wear is beginning to develop in the heels. I'll just keep on using the old ones until they have holes in the soles, then switch to the new ones. I should get seven or eight years out of the two pairs. They just go on and on. I can't recommend these shoes highly enough - really they're the best shoes I've ever owned, including a couple of pairs of Mephistos at almost twice the price.I Love These ShoesBest For WalkingI Have Foot IssuesGreat For Walking And StandingComfortableHave Purchased Six Pairs So Farsturdy and good lookingMy husband loves this shoes very much and looking for long time! It looks very classic also very comfortable for walking.hard to find in the stores..they were the same price when we could buy themin the stores...my husband had back surgery and these are the only make and mdel of shoe he can wear...love them