The shoe is ansich wonderfully comfortable to wear even on longer trips and he keeps feet dry. However, the sole should last longer than 1 1/4 year. I carry an average of 3-4 pairs of shoes in constant change and I noticed that the sole Salomon Elios 2 GTX wears little overpriced fast although the rest shoe is still wonderfully preserved and at least 2 - could keep for 3 years. That does not add up, in my opinion, and I suspect a planned by the manufacturer wear. That's why I forgive only 3 stars with a durable sole of the shoe would have earned 5 stars.