I love me my slippers - wear 'em near-constantly, and use 'em hard. I used to get LLBean moc-types and liked them pretty well, but the soles squished down fast and the threads always began to give way after about a year. My hubby bought me these Sorels two Christmases ago, and even with all the abuse they've taken, they're still in near-perfect condition. A Christmas miracle! More importantly, they still feel terrific, and their dark green suede looks remarkably good, in spite of the many substances that have besplattered them over the years (most recently, a big dollop of frosting). The crepe soles are nice and thick and still provide a bit of arch support, even two years in. In the old days of inferior slippers, my feet would hurt after a long cooking session; that has never happened with my beloved Sorels. The days of buying new slippers every year or two are over - I wouldn't be surprised if these babies lasted another two years - maybe longer!