Purchased these for my husband in February of this year, based on reviews from other buyers that the shoes were well built and could last for over a year.  Chef shoes (as you may well know if reading this review) take a beating, and I was hopeful that we could get some good wear out of these.  Unfortunately, after a few months each shoe started coming apart on a seam.  Amazon was great and did replace them, though.  So far so good with the new pair... for the price (and the purpose intended), I certainly hope this pair lasts longer.