I bought these in 2013 for a trip I was to take to Europe. The trip didn't materialize and so I wore these shoes only occasionally to dress nice. Over the years the shoes stayed in a box in my closet. Recently my trip to Europe finally arrived. I brought my Clarks as they are comfortable for walking in city situations. There is so much  walking involved in site seeing in Europe. I got caught in the rain one day and my left shoe filled with water. The other shoe was fine. Upon examination I found where the shoe had failed in a junction on the soul. Where two pieces joined there was a big cut. I had only worn these shoes maybe 6 times total at that point and only on sidewalks. Needless to say I am disappointed. It rained a lot on the trip so I had to find other shoes. Granted  I bought these shoes 5 years ago but barely had worn them.