I have previously bought 2 pairs of this brand and now purchased another 2. I really like them - they are comfortable, easy to slip on/off and, here in the Pacific Northwest, can be worn casually as well as "a bit dressed up". They hold up very well. I have not found any defects on them whatsoever. I paid less than $40 for them not too long ago here in Amazon, and I'm surprised the price has been raised to over $60 now - perhaps it's because of the holiday season.