I have worn NB shoes for 15 yrs. My last pair lasted 5 yrs of casual wear, disc golfing, some camp outs, hiking (rain & mud). Finally after getting worn on inside, with yet good sole left on them I needed a new pair these no longer gave me the support. I have bunions, and the 2E works super! I will continue to buy NB. The are very, very well made. The sides have never torn, worn out even with wide feet only the soles and inside but again after a lot of wear.