I bought these shoes to replace a similar styled cheap pair that I bought in Hong Kong. I probably paid less than five U.S. dollars for the others and they lasted over a year. These are more expensive and should be better quality but on only the second time I wore them (in the office and on the sidewalk - no strenuous activity) the bottom of the heel popped off and bent so that it could not be pushed back inside. The height is now uneven and they cannot be worn. I'm very disappointed with the quality of these shoes.