I have had these shoes less than 3 months and the quarter of the left shoe completely broke apart inside the achilles area. Now as I walk, the left shoe makes pretty loud squeaking, squishing noises because the materials separated internally. It is too bad because I'm outside the return policy. I have been trying to find a replacement for an discontinued model of NB that I loved and wore for many years. I just cannot find the quality and style anymore.<br /><br />Bummer.<br /><br />Stay away from this model.