I bought my sons first pair of converse from a thrift store and they lasted him over a year. As tough as he is on clothes and shoes, I was amazed and thoroughly impressed. I thought I had found the brand that would finally outlast his antics. But this pair started coming apart at the sole only a couple months in. And considering these are his school only pair in disappointed. His Walmart shoes are lasting longer. Hopefully this was just a bad batch somehow but I don't think I can justify the price if this is what the new converse shoes are made like.