I love DC because they are comfortable and durable. When they came off the screen I was skeptical but at first they seemed good. Signs of wear showed up quickly and after only 8 months two holes appeared on the left boot, one of which was big enough to put a finger through. I don't skate anymore so a hole in the outer toe box shouldn't be the culprit other than poor construction. I'm frustrated - it's like the fourth pair of domain controllers I've had, but the first one completely let me down.