These would be 4-5 star shoes but they don't last long. I used to have Bates boots, but I don't remember them wearing out that quickly. I bought it on December 3rd, 2014. The soles are completely gone - there is no more tread and they are starting to separate from the bottom of the shoe. I only wear them 40 hours a week and although I occasionally walk on hot pavement I'm a manager so I don't have to get out of my car or office too often and I don't work overtime. Probably inferior material. I'm sorry Bates, but soon I'll have to buy another brand of shoes!