I really liked these shoes, I really liked them, but they definitely have their downsides. The sole is non-slip and very easy to care for. They are so comfy, so comfy I bought a pair for my dad. He never takes them off and only ever wears boots! When I got them I waterproofed them because they MUST be waterproof or they will wear out quickly. My first pair, bought from a local sporting goods store, was really abused. They were mainly used as boots. The first thing I noticed was that the metal eye holes would bend and slip (this also happened to my new pair which are very well maintained), they cut me before because they create a sharp edge when folded. It's okay, just took the wire cutters and cut holes for the eyes. Now for the worst: the attached photos show fancy stitching. This happened to both the abused couple and the conceived couple. It actually went faster for the couple who were children. I want to love these shoes, I really love them! But obviously they just can't take it. really sucks, because otherwise they are great shoes.