I bought these to replace some very similar ones from another brand that are around 4 years old. I knew they'd be hard to replace since they've had 4 years to mould to my feet but these ones did the trick! The leather is high quality, the soles are thick and sturdy (but not too thick that you can't 'feel' the floor, if you know what I mean) and the laces add a lovely unique touch. Originally posted on Joules.com