I purchase this shoe in white or white with the blue collar (size 7W) for work about every 10-12 months. I rotate the older shoes to yard work or donate. I have had one pair out of about 6 or 7 split open where the upper and sole meet at the ball of the foot. That surprised me but I had gotten plenty of wear out of it. I also own a pair of blue suede for jeans. Overall, I've been happy with them.