I have the predecessor of this shoe since now about 8 years. Here, this shoe has accompanied me on various holidays, such as Kenya and Venezuela. And of course, as "Spaziergehschuh" on smaller / mitlleren hikes. In addition, I used him as an everyday shoe for leisure. Well, after this intensive use, the rubber was at the top slowly porous and the sole is slightly expired. Wherein the profile is partially still present, and only in some places is run away now. But it's still not spilled through hole there! Shoe I have loved, because it is very light but also robust. And the built-Schürsenkelösen I find handy. As for me, is not torn and I have even the origanlen laces off. I had experienced in any shoe! I think that a shoe now for 8 years and this exposure may have some wear and tear and has now served its purpose. But as garden shoes I have him continue in use. So now, for the reasons mentioned above, I have ordered the successor. Prompt delivery and quick service, as usual Amazon. The "New" now has a more modern design, but is of the style exactly the same. I hope that he now holds as long as the "old man". Then all would be well.