Before that there was a pair of picolinos which wore out after about a year. I've been wearing them for 5 months and the stitching on the outer front corners are frayed. If the thread is pulled harder, the front sole will detach and hang down. I am giving 3 stars because these shoes fit very well, they are stylish, go well with black or tan and I like them so much that I wear them enough to put in a few miles and realize some wear and tear is to be expected is. Maybe I'm walking weird or my feet are too big for my physique and it's outside of their normal tests - who knows. Hope others find this useful!