No dead horse to beat, but these things creak so much they're almost unusable. Pergo and tile floors seem to be the worst. In fact, I tried to lubricate the soles with different materials, but they wear out quickly. Stupid idea anyway, but it sheds some light on how desperate I am for a solution. I also tried sanding the soles to create some sort of new texture. There are no dice. I love Rockport and have had at least 1 or 2 pairs of action toys since 1992. This is the only couple that had anβ¦