I got these boots less than a year ago (summer 2012), and I absolutely ADORE them. I love the look, love the feel, and I wear them everywhere. Hell, these boots have been on no fewer than two trips to the Scottish Highlands and a trip to Hadrian's Wall and around Northumbria. But I'm distressed because they're now literally coming apart on me.

I had the same experience other reviewers did here: within only two days or so of wear them, the faux leather started to peel off the toes of the boots. At that was just with walking around American suburbia.

Right now the boot is pulling away from the heel on my right boot, and both heels have been cracked and are unrepairable.

These boots simply don't last, which seems ridiculous for the price. Love them as I do, I can't recommend them if you're going to do anything but walk around your house or go out to dinner in them. They can't keep up with anything else.

Which is just funny for a shoe featured in the Hunger Games...