****The soles of both shoes have CRACKED completely through across the toe box and up through to the upper /material part of the shoe body after only 7 months!  I have contacted the seller!****I had a pair of Ariats that I had worn for 2 years when I decided to get a new pair of shoes.  These Borns look just like the Ariats but they don't soften up or break in as nicely.  Its been a year and the case of the shoe is hard, which may be a good sign for durability, but I would've liked the shoe to break in more.  The heel is a harder heel than the Ariat so it strikes the ground harder.  I have an extremely sensitive neck and back from two accidents 10 yrs ago and really wanted a shoe that could serve as a shock absorber.  Unfortunately, this shoe is still too tough and slightly uncomfortable after daily wear to the office.  I agree with other posters, that many of these shoes these days are arriving with one shoe bigger than the other and the quality has gone down. That's not the case with these, but its hard to find a good pair of shoes without compromising on one aspect of comfort.***No, it's November 2013 and I never heard from the seller or manufacturer. They have lost my business, Sketchers are actually more comfortable for this winter! ***