I have been wearing Minnetonka shoes for 13 years now and still wear the first ones I bought. This latest pair is my first ones in the stiffer leather but so far they feel comfy. I agree with several reviewers that the shoes are slightly bigger than the advertized sizes. I ordered a 10 1/2 and probably could have worn a 10. However with some thick socks they are fine. If they hold up half as long as my first Minnetonkas I'll be happy.