I have worn my old Rockports to nothing and they lasted me for a long time. I know that shoes need to be broken in and the new ones are not going to have the comfortable feel right off the bat but I really don't feel the support and comfort in my new ones as when I had origianlly bought my older pair. They seem narrower in the toe box and less supportive. Oh well, maybe some more time will make them feel better but was a little disappointed.