These were a replacement for the shoes my husband wears to work daily. So far, they are sturdy and comfortable. They appear to be of good quality, and the Amazon price was much cheaper than other places. I sprayed them with salt/water protector to prevent stains, so that should help them last longer. The only down side I see is that the soles are smoother than other similar shoes he's worn in the past, so there will be less grip when walking on wet or icy surfaces.