I have worn these shoes exclusively for the last 8 years or so.<br /><br />Recently, though, they've changed in quality.  With my newest pair, my feet hurt after just a small amount of walking. I find my knees also sort of point in a bit, and everything is out of alignment (feet bones, ankles, knees, hips, back).  My toes and the balls of my feet are in pain after even small amounts of walking.  In my hiking boots, I don't have these problems.<br /><br />Prior pairs, before the drop in quality, have lasted me at least a year without degradation in support (at least, it's not noticeable until I get a new pair, but it never outright hurt to wear them).<br /><br />Time to find a new shoe!