I've never had sandals like these that wear out so quickly, this type of wear usually lasts 9 months to a year, I rarely go out and don't wear my sandals all the time, this level of degradation is annoying, because they *only* stood long enough that I couldn't return or exchange them. They are comfortable but I wouldn't recommend buying them, there are many other brands that hold up better and for the same price but are just as comfortable.