My first two pairs of Teva from the 90s have each held 4 to even 5 years without any problems to the sole. This pair, as well as the couple in front, began after a year to decompose. And that at a price much higher and the same use. Not only the sole is extremely expired, but it dissolves the "anchors" also from the blue belt. The color is great, I'm wearing the shoes "until the next pair," which then hopefully again holds a little longer. If I invest in shoes, it is important to me, they also carry a few years to be able to. Plastic Planet says hello. Price and quality no recommendation.