My parents bought me these for my birthday 2-3 years ago (can't remember) and they've held up great. They have very little damage and it was all due to lifting socks with them (bad idea). They last a very long time if you're wearing converse or similar if you're not squatting or deadlifting. I only end up wearing them 2-3 times a week. In terms of performance, this is my first shoe with a heel, so I can't really compare it to similar sneakers. They definitely make squatting more comfortable for me and give me a nice firm block to push my heels into.