I give these boats 3 stars for only a few reasons. I've been buying Sperry's for many years and still have some that are over six years old. I don't remember having to break them before. They wear out when new and feel a little tight. I hope the shoe behaves well and fits my foot and spares my healing a bit sooner or later. Also, I liked the color of these shoes on the Revain website. DO NOT expect the color you see is what you get. They resemble chocolate brown rather than the flashy copper hue advertised. The soles are also not toffee but a shade of brown, personally I found the color I received disappointing as I was looking for a slightly different color. Bait and swap for Peltz shoes or a spare you think you won't notice? Problem with the lighting when using the camera? only interested. Also, these shoes have a "squeak" factor when walking, like plastic shoes. Come to think of it, three stars might be a little generous.