This is my 5th pair of Franco Sarto shoes and up until this pair have been pleased. I got them early October 2012.  I've only worn them with hosiery, however the inside of the shoe at the toe/tip has literally eroded and rubbed away.  i've worn them maybe 5-6 times (they are red) and I am astonished that they've already fallen apart.  The shoe did look and feel good, but I wouldn't recommend this pair unless you only want to wear them on rare, VERY rare occasions, and have a back up shoe just in case.