When these shoes first came in I was very satisfied with the look, feel, and fit. They were the most comfortable shoes I've owned but I could tell that the material was not reinforced very well. Since I only wore them to work (office environment) I figured they would hold up to the medial tasks I performed while wearing them, (driving, sitting, walking). WRONG!<br /><br />They ripped along the side after only a month. I would suggest buying a different material (canvas or leather) when purchasing casual shoes from Patagonia. I am a big fan of Patagonia and they usually exceed expectations but they missed the ball on this pair. Unless you plan on wearing these while sleeping only, I would stay clear. My brother has the leather Patagonia Loulu shoes and has loved them. Will probably switch to that style as Patagonia did give me a full refund (even though the return window was past due).