I've owned this shoe less than a month and I can see where separation is beginning at the seam on the top of the shoe near the toes. In addition, the color (black) is scuffing off the shoe. My first pair of Sketchers Shape-Ups were also leather and black in color, but do not look as worn at the toe as the newer Sketchers for Work do. They, too, have separated where the shoe and the rubber are joined - rubber pulling apart from shoe. I also own a pair styled like a pair of tennis shoes and have taken them to the Shoe Repair store to have the separation at the toes (stitching came apart) sewn.

While the shoe is comfortable for working on a hard concrete floor, the shoe is not made to stand up to any real physical situations. My job involves a lot of walking, bending and stretching (I stock merchandise in a warehouse) and I'm sure that's a contributing factor. Still, for around $100 a pair, one would hope the color and workmanship would last more than a few weeks.