my second pair !!! my first pair last about 7 year and I wear they a lot . I wear these a lot also and I absolutely love they . hand down the best . advise : when you get they , soak they in warm water and then wear they around until they dry out . do this at least 3-4 time to break they in . if you do this they will be you best friend . I know you be not suppose to use any product on they -lrb- cause they say so -rrb- but I use a quality glycerin leather saddle cleaner\/leather softener . I really spend some time work it into the sandal and then I wear they around until they dry out and do that a couple time .