I only buy Ecco and Lowa shoes or hiking boots for a number of reasons; Most important among them is that they mold the soles from a hard polyurethane material, which makes the soles last a very, very long time. Injection molded hard soles last longer than leather uppers and probably at least 12 heel changes since I went outside. That compares to all those ultra light EVA shoes that last 4-6 months for serious walking. Second, the very well-made and comfortable leather upper and insole, and the