This is the second pair of Sketchers for work that I've bought that have lasted less than a year. First pair were lace up, and then these slip on. Both pairs of shoes started out being really comfy for my easily fatigued feet, and now they are starting to hurt my feet and the soles start separating from the upper part right around the toes. Since I am in need of a third pair of shoes in 1 1/2 years, I believe I will be getting something other than Sketchers.