I bought these shoes in July of this year. I had to exchange the first pair as they were too small (despite the fact that I've worn the same size Converse for many years). after I started wearing them. After the first heavy rain/snowstorm in the fall I noticed that my other foot was very wet from walking in the parking lot. I examined the outsole and noticed a large hole on the side where it started to separate from the sidewall. That was less than three months after I bought them. I've been wearing Converse shoes for almost 20 years now and they are the worst pair I've ever owned.