My last pair of Ecco's lasted for nearly 3 years with constant daily trips on pavement and adverse weather. Trying to find a good dress shoe that's comfortable but yet durable without leather soles is a little challenging. The finish on these shoes is bulletproof, they don't scuff easily and require little polish. My only complaint is the break-in time. It truly takes about a week or so to become comfortable. Until than, they hurt. Make sure and order a size smaller, they run big.