I bought my first pair in the Poconos of Pennsylvania about 12 years ago. Excellent quality, comfort and fit. I've been wearing them for 12 years and eventually the stitching came undone due to healing on my left boot. So I decided to buy it again. Well, like many other great products, they have given way to cheaper versions. My original pair had thicker leather, better inner padding, and a better sole. Also, the new pair is a size 11, the left one fit well but the right one was a bit big. No problem with other shoes. I am very disappointed and will be sending them back. Perhaps a new buyer of these products, who does not know the previous quality, will be satisfied with it. But not me.