I'm incredibly loyal to this shoe. I think this is the fourth time I've bought these and they're the only shoes I've worn for almost ten years. I usually get a good 2 years from each pair, and in snowy, rainy New England, that's a good time. I'm only writing a review this time because this particular pair has become incredibly squeaky after maybe 2 months of wearing. Each step is disturbed by the sound small mice can make when they ask for food. Luckily the last 3 pairs I had were quiet and I have to admit I don't like the thought of almost 2 more years of 'baby shoes in the school gym' making noise from my poor innocent feet.