We love Hokas for their comfort, but they tear apart easier than other shoes at this price point. Unfortunately, they are the only shoes that we have found in years that provide perfect relieve to a problem with Chronic Plantar Fascitiis, so we will be buying more. However, if we ever find another brand that relieves this problem we will leave Hoka in hopes of finding something that does not tear apart in 3-4 months.