I bought a pair of these a decade ago and finally they started to separate the sole from the upper bits. I was pleased that I could still read the embossed name on the sole, and even more pleased that I could find them still in business online and buy a replacement pair. They DO increase in size as you wear them, so I just put sheepskin liners in the soles when they get a bit floppy, or run them through a cold wash to shrink them up a bit. But I figure a decade of solid use is an excellent run, and I highly recommend them. The rubberized sole means you can wear them outside as well as inside the house, which is convenient, and the high ankle allows you to have them as high-tops or folded over as shown in the photo.