I've worn these shoes two summers in a row -- they were GREAT. This year I bought a new pair since my first pair were done... I bought this pair and this is what I am reviewing. Something is different. It's sort of weird, but the first time then took them off later when I got home, the tops of my feet were red and swollen. I chalked it up to just &#34;breaking them in.&#34; The next time I wore them, same experience. Again I sort of ignored it. Long story short, over the course of weeks, it has come down to the fact thatI cannot wear them without having this itchy, red, blistered skin on the tops of my feet!! it's simply bizarre. it seems to be an allergic reaction. What has changed? My guess is inside lining of leather straps has been replaced with a cheaper lining. This pair were about $40 cheaper that the orignal ones I bought a few years ago. Perhaps they are made a new factory in China or they company is using a cheaper lining to save on labor and quality....? All in all, I am really disappointed. Clarks, what is the deal?? The quality has simply changed and the shoe is not the same. Has anyone else had this experience?? It's bizarre. I am dealing with major skin problems from these shoes. I would attach a photo but it is gross. The itching wakes me up at night. I've stopped wearing the shoes for days, the skin healed, I went to wear them again and it's back. The skin on the tops of my feet is destroyed. Giving these shoes a big THUMBS DOWN!! My view of the brand is also depreciated. Cheap materials = not cool, Clarks!