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Australians all trying to not have a panic attack watching him cut an RM in half

Send them back to RMW. They will repair them to as new. You are also now on an Australian Government watch list for this treacherous act.

I'm from Australia and have two pairs that I wear every day of the week and have done so for over 20 years. Paid around A$200 - $300 back then, and both pairs have been resoled twice by RM Williams for around A$80 each time. They don't just resole, they recondition with new inner sole, pull on tabs, stitching as required and the outer leather is like new. Considering all of that $20.50 / year is the average cost. $500, a bargain.

For anyone who isn't aware, the leather sole does not last well if wearing regularly. The best thing you can do when buying a new pair is either get the rubber sole, or immediately take them to cobblers and have them attach a sacrificial thin rubber sole. You can then swap that rubber out periodically without needing a full resole and save a bunch of money. Still worth having them resoled at RM eventually as they give it a full detail and touchup

Work as a fitter at RMs where these boots are made in adelaide, every boot goes thru a fair few hands to make them one of a kind. Proudly hand made in australia!

Have worn the same pair to the office every day for more than a decade. When an Australian man reaches a certain stage of life and is not interested in continually buying leather fashion shoes - he buys a pair of RM Williams or two and never looks back.

Bought my first pair in 1978. Still have them. Had several half soles , 4 heels and 2 elastic sides replacements. Still comfy , still look good. 80$ well spent. ( that was 2 weeks wages back then.) The saying goes "they dont make things like they used to". Glad RM still does.

My grandmother is from Ukraine originally, and she said something that always sticks with me. "We were too poor to buy cheap things". Nice to see some value being placed back on good quality things, made to be fixed, not thrown away. Also, you got me as a subscriber when I saw the cat. Only true craftsman keep a shop cat.😁

I bought a pair 4 years ago from one of their stores, after a couple of years of wearing them all day, every day - I put a hole through the leather where my big toe goes. I took it back to the shop on the off chance they could help. They said it was entirely their fault for putting me in the wrong size boot, gave me a new pair for free. Zero warranty left on them, just great customer service. I'll never buy a different brand after such a great experience and my replacements still look brand new after polishing them, again with daily wear.

I’d say a boot that lasts 20 years and only needs a resole once is unquestionably worth $500

Had mine for 10 years. During this time I've had them resoled twice, once in leather and once with a rubber sole and could not be happier with them. They are the epitome of the Sam Vimes Boots Theory of socioeconomic unfairness - you can spend 800 bucks on these boots and a few resoling, and still have amazing, tough, comfortable and waterproof boots versus someone else who buys boots worth 200 bucks but they leak and wear out every other year so they've spent $1000 on uncomfortable and leaky boots over the same time period.

So proud of this great Australian company. We have recently gifted our son a pair of custom made RM boots for his 21st. He was so excited to receive them a couple of weeks ago. I hope he will enjoy them for decades to come.

Bought My RM boots 33 years ago , still wearing them , had no repairs to this day. Would I buy another pair , no need I an 76 I guess these will see Me out.

I’m from Australia and this broke my heart but it is nice to see the quality being acknowledged by a professional without the hometown bias.

I rarely comment on KZfaq videos but feel compelled to do so bc of the majesty of this boot. I have the rubber soled version. Best boot/dress shoe purchase I've ever made. They fit like gloves after 7 yrs of wear on the sole and they still have a few yrs in them. I live in Austin so I wear them yr round (even with shorts). I bought them in a store where I was sized and fitted where I got the best fit and therefore longevity for the boot. Every Aussie I know owns at least one pair.

I still wear my RMs after 30+years. Only repair was the elastic sides. Felt like custom made for me right from the start. Still feel and look like new. What you did was sacrilege, but it shows the excellent product and may help them sell more boots. They are expensive, but well worth it, as are all of RM Williams products.

I bought my pair in Mt Isa for $210 when I was 25, I'm now 57 and still wear them regularly. They have been resoled twice in that time. Bloody great boots

God I still vividly recall forking out the $500 or whatever for my pair of these and watching you stanley knife them in half was painful

A true Aussie icon ❤ I can’t imagine not owning a pair (we live in the outback). My uncle, a cotton farmer, died in his nineties and never had a different shoe on his foot. They did work, weddings, holidays, and even eventually his final resting place. Literally never wore a different shoe in adulthood ❤

I’ve been a happy and proud wearer of a pair of RMs for 8 years. They’ve been re-soled once after I wore a hole in the leather. When I got them back (with new rubber soles and fresh heel blocks) my super comfortable boots were better than a new pair as they had conformed to my feet and were so supple. Definitely worth the initial outlay. These boots, with some occasional maintenance, will outlive me. No need to cut them up to see how well made they are. Just watch a tour of the factory online. Better still - buy a pair. They are an iconic boot.

Thanks for the tear-down. Are they worth $500? Here's my take: I have worn RM Williams boots for decades. They last, and the repair service is great if you have the time and patience to wait. None the boots I purchased are part of a landfill. I passed down two pair to my 26 year old son and he still wears them. He is now 34 years old. I am a retired Met Opera Chorister. I averaged over 250 opera performances per season for 26 season. My stock/stage boot was a pair of black chelseas. The saying "life is short, opera is long" couldn't be truer. Hours on my feet n a pitched stage was hard on every part of my body. RM Williams literally saved my feet and my ankles from the constant wear and tear of the stage. Now that I'm retired, I work on our property in Upstate New York. My work boots are the first pair of RM Williams I purchased back in 1995. So, $500 purchase (I think I paid ~$350) + ~$125 repairs = $625 / 25 years, $25/year. Worth it to me. By the way those boots at the Met Opera are still in service on another chorister's feet.

The company is now back under Aussie ownership and all boots will be made in Australia

I have been wearing RM William’s boots for a long time. After my first pair as a youngster (which lasted about five years being worn 4-5 days a week including after work nights at the pub) I experimented with other boots which would generally be ready to chuck out after six months of the same treatment. I should also mention that my first pair were not treated well…alcohol spilt on them when out (when I was 18-22 years old at this time was going out 2-3 times a week). I now own two pairs of Tampo comfort sole RM’s, one black, one brown. AU$595 per pair. The black are four years old and just sent back to RM William’s for $250 refurb/resole. They look like new. The Brown purchased Nov ‘21. After wearing in, they are the most comfortable boots you will ever wear; like slippers. Supportive and comfortable. Suggest they should be very hard to get on and off when purchased, but will be comfortable from the start free of blisters. From there they’ll get better and better. Expensive but no alternative to long term value. I’ll keep buying them (if I’m still alive ; )

First time viewer and fellow Aussie. I used to scoff at the price of a pair of R.M's when I was younger despite family and friends rave reviews. Genuinely surprised with the comfort and craftsmanship with my first pair. Just a great Aussie made product. Keep doing what you're doing mate, enjoyed the video, and cat 🤙🏼

For anyone upset at them being cut in half, this video has persuaded me to invest in a pair - he’s definitely generated at least one sale for the company!

In Australia, these are boots that can be worn in boardrooms, or the outback.

The comfort sole provides much better cushioning and if you were fitted in store, maybe they’d have recommended a wider fit, saving your toes. It’s important to remember that there are 3 width options F, G & H. F being the narrowest and H the widest. They are the best boots you’ll ever purchase, but it’s crucial to get the right fit. I have a pair that I’ve been wearing for 24 years and they’re still going strong. Admittedly, I’ve had some maintenance along the way, but that’s the great thing, they’re designed to be repaired rather than replaced. A small investment, in terms of cost per year.

I have the same style (and color) as those you featured, and I love them. They broke in nicely after a couple of weeks, and thereafter they became the most comfortable boots I own. To me, they were worth every penny.

I love the idea that a company encourages repair over replacing 😌

It feels like experimenting on a frog - necessary for science but sorry for frog.

Hands down the very best boots. I've had mine 7 years, wear them most days, resouled once by RM for $135. Customer service is incredibly good too. Don't know of any other companies still offering such a great service to customers

Have 3 pairs of these. First pair as a 16th birthday present (30 years ago!) that have been re-soled twice and the elastic sides replaced once. Second are a black dress shoe type that still look brand new and most recent pair are a light tan leather with a super comfy synthetic inner sole lining that I have worn every day to work for the past 5 years. The most quintessential Australian boot. Love them

I was given a pair when I was 17, I’m 35 now and still have the original pair. They have been resoled twice and leather has faded and scuffed up due to not being polished but I like the look of them. My wife bought me a fresh pair for my 30th birthday and I wear them for special occasions or business meetings. Well worth the $500 anyone who owns a pair would agree.

I've had mine for 13 years now. No repairs, just routine maintenance despite heavy use. Most of the features that confused you are because they're riding boots. The leather sole, smooth inner heel and narrow contour are all for that reason, mostly to prevent sticking in stirrups.

Used to have a steel shank in them but after airport security changes, RMW changed to a composite shank so you could wear them through metal detectors (then they changed the security rules again). Great boots, last nearly a lifetime. Have 3x black pairs for work and a brown for the weekend.

I am Australian, an historian and am closely acquainted with the life of RM Williams. I actually had the privilege of speaking with RM Williams. As to the boots, I have 3 pairs. I will buy more because the new styles are really beautiful. My favourite pair has a croc skin finish. I can guarantee that they and all the pairs I have will be around when I die.

The Australian Army now issue RM Williams boots for ceremonial dress. The patent leather boots we used to have kept having the soles fall off ; not good when marching in a parade! We were all individually measured and then we were issued a pair in black. When I discharged from the army I kept mine, I hadn't even used them so now they are my 'dressing up and going out for special occasions' boots. Because I was correctly sized I haven't had any foot aches when wearing them. I love 'em!

“It was almost like millions of Australians called out in agony and then went silent”

I nearly cried watching you cut up an RM Williams boot!!! I’ve had a pair of boots for 14 years. They’ve been worn regularly and lovingly cared for. They still look great and are very comfortable. Best of all you can get them repaired should it be required.

The fact that it took you so long to tear them apart speaks volumes. They're worth every cent. In fact they represent very good value.

RM’s are an Aussie staple, they’re the best wearing boot. These boots last for decades literally. Great videos mate keep them coming

I visited the RM Williams store in Adelaide when I was in Australia. The customer service is superb. The company stands behind its products and customers know it. I don't know if it is still the case, but Williams used to guarantee their boots for life. A friend of mine had a pair for ages and eventually they split so he phoned the company. They asked him whether he would like a new pair or to have his repaired. He asked about the options and was told that people generally chose to have their boots repaired because they were so comfortable. The boots were beautifully repaired free of charge.

I've had my RM's for 10+ years. I used to wear them all day every day and would go through a sole per year (I'm on my 6th sole). Getting them resoled was straight forward and they are still, hands down, my favourite pair of boots to wear, dressed up, or dressed down.

I want a video where you go through what your ideal boot would be; so I know what we’re looking for in these cut open vids! Love these

Never comments on anything but I had to share: Have had my RM Williams for over 7 years now. What I have found is that RM Williams is a bit of a throwback to olden times (mind you I am under 30). But my experience from buying these to wearing them all the time has been wonderful. I bought them in a storefront and had personalised service, from foot measurement to trying them on. I personally chose the comfort craftsman as they were more for everyday use and what I needed them for. They did take a little bit to break in (I just used them to break in instead of heating them) and I was regretting buying them for a second but as they started to mould around the foot, it came to fit like a sock! Not sure about quality deteriorating as I've only had one pair but I have yet to have them resoled and I regularly polish and condition them with RM's products. Literally best dress type shoe I've ever had! Generally, I have found that people make mistakes because they either just go in and buy them in the store before researching what is best suited to their needs. TIPS when buying RM Williams: - For people buying them as a dress shoe to go out in, I would recommend the classic. - For people buying them to use as a business shoe and more everyday wear chose the comfort. - For people buying their wedding shoe or just have the $$$ get the signature. - Find your shoe size and width with the video on their website/KZfaq . - I recommend to put them under a heater for a couple minutes before wearing them for the first time. This will make them break in immediately and mould to your feet. - Use RM's polish so it's the exact colour and their leather conditioner (I've been told it uses animal fat originally used by RM). The rest you can buy for cheaper somewhere else. - Polish them as necessary and condition them every couple of months depending on use. - Have them repaired by the local team in Adelaide especially if you are from interstate. (Well worth it and they can literally make your shoe brand new for half the price) I am from the great state of South Australia where they are made, so I am fairly biased and love supporting local SA/Australian businesses, but I look to pass on my shoes to my kids by maintaining them properly.

I’m from Australia. I was standing in a puddle of tears watching you cut that boot in half. I’ve had my RM boots for 10 years and there still going strong. Best boots money can buy in my opinion. As painful as it was to watch at least you know your buying a quality hand made product. People who own a pair know how good they are.

Re Composite strip: I have had 3 pairs over the years. The oldest pair (20 years ago?) got worn alot, and eventually the stitching failed on the welting. And out popped a piece of metal. From memory it was just over a cm wide, and 12cm long. Looking inside there didn't seem to be any composite. The boots were really old at this point, and my trusted cobbler didn't know how to reaffix the metal strip, so suggested a manufacturer repair. I took them back to the purchasing store, in Bond St, London and they took them in for assessment, but returned them to me, without the phone call quote, fully long soled. What super service. As others have said, why would you buy anything else. The quality is tip top. Thanks to RMW for such a fantastic iconic boot, and thanks for making this video. Re Cutting in half, Science is sometimes painful. But it will help us all grow.

The RM Williams boots are work boots, but for those working on stations (US Ranch). The low / slim profile avoids the issues with riding stirrups, and the one piece leather avoid seams rubbing the horse's barrel. In the early days, it took weeks to drive cattle from one station to another, (Anna Creek Station is around 24,000 Sq Km or 9,200 Sq Miles) so the condition of horses and riders were critical. RM Williams boots were designed for those on the land, however they have become a bit of a fashion statement too.

Everyone I know in Australia has a story about these boots that like their grandfather still wears his original pair, or their dads 30 yo pair still look as good as new. $500 is a lot of money for a boot, but it isn't a lot for a boot that'll last a long time!

The shank is fiberglass and it’s meant to be airport-friendly.

I bought a pair of these in the signature line which were even more expensive but after wearing them in they are simply superb. They come with hardwood storage inserts and all care materials and look brand new even after 6 months. Love them.

Hey mate I’ve had a pair of RMs for about 20 years now, and they have been resoled now 3 times. The biggest thing that has surprised me over the years I’ve found the leather sole to be more comfortable than a modern day sneaker… go figure. I can see why it took you so long to pull them apart too, over the 20 years they have never fallen apart or even looked like they were starting too. They are so well made and worth every cent in my Opinion

My father, who lived his life as a "bushie", wore RM Williams boots his entire life. Unfortunately, my budget didn't allow for RMW's - I still consider them to be the Rolls Royce of Aussie boots. Great video, thanks!

Living in Australia and working in the bush on my family's station, my boots have been a godsend and I'd never give them up. They have saved me multiple times from nails, heavy footed animals to snakes. It hurts to see them opened up like that, but also great to see how much love, passion and high end material that goes in to the making of them. Keep up the good work mate

It really helps to be sized for RM Williams in person. There are many options in terms of toe shapes, sole options, leather types, etc. It is much harder to suss this out by mail order. I didn’t purchase a pair until I could finally visit a shop and weigh through all the style and sizing options. If you were looking for a work boot, check out the gardener model. I definitely think these are worth the price. Thank for the fun videos. Maybe an Alden Indy boot next?

I have the 75 anniversary pair, a similar pair of the same age and a third pair about 40 years old. I wear them all the time. Love them to bits for comfort, smartness and the take an awful hiding and come up trumps. They are terrific to get fixed ie soling.

My heart was in my mouth the whole time watching this. When RM was purchased by a French company, it was a national upset. A lot of people didn't know, and when you told them, their world got flipped upside down. When it was brought back in Aus, the continent was at peace.

$500 for a pair of boots that last 20 years is worth it in my book...

I’m Australian and this video caught my eye as I bought my son a pair just yesterday. It was quite the visceral reaction I had watching you halve the boot, even though I know that’s what you do, I was surprised I felt like that! Both my husband and I have had a pair of RM’s for over 20 years, if they need any repairs or a “spa” treatment you just send them back to South Australia and they come back looking as good as new. I will always have a pair in my wardrobe because once they are worn in to really fit your foot they are perfect. I’m going to comment briefly on the comparison to the Bluntstone or “Blunnie”, I’m originally from Sydney and would say that they are a traditional boot for workers especially from Tasmania. RM’s are much more of a stockman, horse riding boot. I’ve had both and loved both for their purposed design. There are lots of different styles and fits in the RM range now. For a boot that will easily last you 20 years I think they are worth every cent.

I love my RMs. I'm from South Australia and I have 2 pairs. I bought them 16 years ago and I still wear them today. Only had them repaired once. The best boot I've ever owned. The great thing about this boot is that when they wear down, you get them repaired by RM Williams and that come back looking new. Great Aussie product.

OMG! As an Australian, absolutely freaking out that you're slicing up a pair of RMs. I've had mine for 20 years, resoled once. They really are amazing and comfy boots. In the long run the high intial price is worth it as it becomes a solid return on investment.

I've had the same pair of RM's for 39 years and been re-sole twice with genuine RM soles by a professional saddle maker. The secret is to use original RM boot polish and leather conditioning cream. Should last another 20 - 30 years at least. Cost approximately 100.00 in 1981. Great investment that is built to last. Proudly made in Australia by qualified boot makers.

As an owner of RM wiliams boots myself I both thank you for doing the cutting & demonstration and also I cry inside. They're works of art.

You almost broke my heart cutting those beautiful boots in half … I hope you can give the other foot to a vet who lost one leg! 😢😢❤

When you buy a pair in-store in Australia, more focus is put on the fitting process of the shoe. I think they have their own specific feet size chart which takes into account the molding of the leather and sole to your foot over time or something.

I've had a pair for 6 years and they have barely been worn in. Probably the most worth it thing I've ever purchased.

Great video mate, good analysis and the boots are beautiful.

Nothing beats the RMs. I bought my first pair over 10 years ago and they still go strong - super comfortable and looks amazing. One of the few things in my life where I think the quality actually supersedes the price!

As a young astralian man this is the first episode to hurt me personally I knew they were coming but seeing my leather babies sliced open made me look away.

I have owned four pairs of these boots, the first pair are now 30 years old. I am 69 now and can’t see me needing another pair in my lifetime. Greatest foot ware I have ever owned.

come such a long way since this. i love it

I have 4 pairs of RM's that I rotate and wear to work most days. My oldest pair is 13 years old and has been re-soled 3 times. I'm ex military so I love shining my boots and I often get comments that they look brand new. Yes they are expensive, but they have appreciated in value overtime. Best boot you will ever buy!

I’ve had a pair for just over 40 years and other than needing new soles and heels for the second time they still bring compliments. Fabulous product!

The composite shank is a fibreglass shank. Instead of it being metal, they use fibreglass to make it airport friendly so you don't have to worry a thing about going to and from your destinations in your boots.

I bought a pair when I was 21... I'm 55 this year. Still got 'em. They've been back to Percy St a few times - I think they were called the 'gardener' - all leather but rubber outsole. First time i wore RM's was on a school trip when we went horse riding. I was lent a pair because if you fall off the horse and your foot's stuck in the stirrup the boot will come off, being elastic sided. I loved them and thought they made me look like a real drover - for my 21st I got a pair, and a pair of RM's 15 oz moleskin trousers. Best quality you can get in Australia.

Have to confess I went looking for a review.... I live in South Australia and drive by Percy street on the way to work everyday. I bought my first pair of RM's, exactly the ones you showed but in black, this week from the store in the city (Adelaide). I work in an office and Ive always bought cheap slip on shoes and have to replace them endlessly. I had a great experience being fitted. They went all out to make sure they fit OK now expecting to fit better as I wear them. They were AU$595 which hurt the pocket in the short term. I had it explained that since I wear the heal unevenly if I bring it in before the wear gets through the rubber into the leather they will replace them for AU$55. If it gets to the leather part of the heal it goes up to AU$110. I expect to repair these boots annually forever. Thank you for a great video, im just sorry you had to cut them up instead of enjoying them. Like Hugh, we are very proud of RM Williams and I think if they tried to cut a corner by moving over seas there would be a backlash.

One of Australia’s top mining magnates purchased the company for around 180 million in recent months . He likes to keep things Australian . Was happy to read that . Great product . I have the belts, wallets , boots . Served me well so far .

I've seen someone go swimming in these boots and then come out of the water and continue walking (sand and all) like nothing happened.

Cool to see! I love my RM's. I spent a few years travelling for work and these were the only shoe I tried that could withstand the pressure of daily wear.

Andrew "twiggy" Forest owns it now, brought it back under Australian ownership and will ensure they stay Australian made.

I own them. Very versatile boot. This was kind of what I expected to see. Quality all the way through. Fully recraftable, too. Thanks.

I was only thinking to my self yesterday that from the age of 17 through to 56 I've had about 5 or 6 pairs. I love em. In this day an age it is amazing that Australia can say there is something still made here in Australia. Thanks for your video.

Wow. Almost 500 thousand subs now. Killing it

I've got the exact same pair, took two or three days of wearing and walking to wear them in. Great comfy shoe, wearing a thick sock isn't the smartest as the boots retain their heat, making them a little microwave for your feet but however, incredibly strong, comfy and much more durable than any other boot i've owned.

When my wife's Grandfather died, I inherited his RM's. He'd have had them for at least 15-20 years and I wore them pretty much every day for another ten years before the leather finally split on one of them. 30+ years out of a pair of boots ain't bad IMO. I have a new pair now and they're going strong.

My feet hate... And I literally mean HATE... Nearly every single pair of boots I've ever owned, but these boots are the only ones so far to have stood the test of time. Break in period was minimal, and now I even sometimes prefer to wear them around the house for support and comfort. Well done RM Williams. They are definitely worth $600 Australian. And well done to you sir for what you do on this channel. Keep up the good work.

I wear both leather and suede RMs, and they fit (after initial wearing in) like they’re not even on my feet. They’re light and entirely form fitting. They learn to fit my feet and are such a comfortable shoe. They look great under RM moleskins and an RM shirt. As dress boots, they excel. I have three pairs for gardening (one of which is a hand-me-down from dad), four pairs for riding my Harleys, and two pairs of suedes for dress shoes. Fabulous boots, and well supported by service. A truly professional, caring company. I order mine by quoting the details and sending photos to the company. I receive new boots in the mail, without trying on for fit. Always a perfect fit. Strongly recommend you get several pairs but tread carefully until the leather sole is worn in. Can be treacherously slippery. Interesting hobby you have, pulling boots apart. Informative. Thanks.

Great Video. Kind of wish you would have spent more time on the leather. Talking about the quality, grain, cross section. Sounds like it was good. Keep up the good work.

I'm really glad your channel started to blow up. Well done, please don't change the quality!

I’ve had a pair for over 20 years. Wore through the sole and chose to send them back and get a complete rubber sole. Couldn’t be happier. I paid £175 - even back then but they show no sign of wearing out! Love them

I bought my first pair at age 18, and 22 years later I've had them resoled twice. The resole is free because my pair are custom with lifetime warranty. They are totally refurbished each time, effectively torn apart, serviced, and remade to exacting specifications. I've been told by them that the day they can't be repaired, they will make me a new pair at no cost.

These shoes are legendary in Australia, they have been known to be passed down from generation to generation, from fathers to sons or daughters on the outback stations....... I have also aged 10 years watching you cut them in half..... but worth it to see the true craftsmanship they still put into them..... i think i’m going to have a cold beer to relieve the stress.... G’day from Australia.

The official boot of Australian politicians everywhere. Every. Single. Politician. As well as aussie professionals and sales people and farmers everywhere.

My first pair of RM's lasted 30 years, and I was gutted when I had to give them up, and it was entirely my fault. For a couple of years I stopped wearing them, they were at the back of my cupboard and I didnt look after them, that is condition or put nugget on them. As a result the leather cracked and couldn't be repaired. This was heart breaking as they honesty where like I had nothing in my feet, they had moulded to every nook and curve of my foot. I am awaiting my new pair and will religiously condition them once a month and nugget one a week and expect to have them for 30+years. My wife and I just brought a pair for our eldest son and he loves them, cant wait for my youngest's foot to stop growing so we can buy him a pair. As others have mentioned, RM's aftercare service is 2nd to none, which for an Australian company is impressive as we do not have a strong service culture in Aust disappointly.

I love your content! Major influence on what I buy now.

The best bloody pair of shoes I've ever owned. So happy I invested in a pair of RM's!

My dad got married in his RM’s 30 years ago, he’s had them re-soled a few times but still wears them regularly, well worth the money

I have two - the topline signature craftsman and the rubber soled comfort craftsman. The leather sole can be exceptionally slippery on smooth surfaced flooring and scuffs in no time, but looks amazing style-wise. Always super comfy and I've worn one or the other everyday for 3 years.

I bought my RM's 20 years ago. They're on their third resole. I would not have bought them new as a bit too expensive. By fluke, i found them in an opp shop in Melbourne. Fitted perfect. AS NEW. Paid $20, new back then $240. Had an extra heal wear protection fitted, small, at an angle to allow for walking gait. One or two have said to me "dead man's shoes" . I never met the man, but he had good taste and would have been happy to see them go to good home