I liked the first pair so much that when it came time to replace them I bought a second pair. They held up well and I wore the pads for so long. My only complaint is that when the soles get slick in the turns, they slip on wet tile floors. Not all floors are tiled. I've had other shoes but they seem to do it more often. Maybe something in the rubber, or maybe I just kept them on longer than I should have. Anyway, for the cost I'll just replace them sooner.