My first pair of "Grates" was purchased at Macy's last fall and I wore them over and over again during the winter.  As we head into another fall/winter season, it seemed like a good idea to locate another pair since I know the first ones won't last forever, even with appropriate care.  Fortunately, Amazon had my size in stock and at a good price.  I look forward to another winter of "Grates" from Nine West!