Has my last pair of Sorels for almost 20 years ...
922526
Has my last pair of Sorels for almost 20 years.  Looking forward to having these at least that long.
767721
I have been buying these shoes for work for over 20 years and they last for years and feel great.  The last pair I bought only lasted 8 months before the insole started to wear holes in the padding.  After reading the other reviews I will have to look for a new work shoe.  I would no longer recommend Rockport Shoes to anyone since they have really lowered their quality.
2580199
I bought these two years ago and have been my FAVORITE winter boot, until this month.
The rubber on the instep have cracked where the rubber creases where you walk.
The soles are in great shape.
Called Sorel and they said too bad, they only cover boots for 1 year.
I will buy LL Bean in the future since they warranty their boots for years.
3055359
I've worn these boots to the breaking point....not really, I still wear them a lot.  Wish I could get another pair as a 'backup'
1416592
I have loved these boots for the past three years.  I thought they were very durable.  They are stylish, and very comfortable.  Today, I looked down, and to my disappointment, that the sidewall had blew out.  Further research into this issue, and it turns out that it is very common with Merrell shoes, and the company hides behind a 1yr warranty (http://goo.gl/wFUjko). Some boots last a year, some last 3 years...but it will happen.  You've been warned.  These, unfortunately, will be the last Merrell purchase I make.

I have a pair of 10yr old Sorels and a pair of 6yr old Timberlands.  Both get worn as much, and both are still going strong.
1955064
Been wearing them for years, just replacing the worn out pairs (probably took between 200 and 300 uses to wear them out)
3781157
Well, my last pair of Sunday go to meeting Dan Posts lasted from 1983 to now.... I fully expect these to be as good.... damn I love their boots.

I did have to order a wider boot this time.... do you think 30 years may have changed my feet???
206787
Knew I would be happy.  They are replacing another beat up pair that don't owe me a penny.  They lasted for over 15 years, and still are OK, just look, well, 15 years old.  For shoes that's really old!  Great price and service thru Amazon.
378581
So... I had a pair of these when I was in high school. In 1995. So... 17 years ago. These shoes lasted forever. I actually eventually LOST them during our last move. It's ok, I got my moneys worth! Plus I was tired of the color, the pair I had were a dark brown.

I just got these in the redwood color with the soft footbed. I went for the soft footbed specifically because I recall, even after so many years, the rough break in period. These are comfy out of the box with the soft foot bed! Like a slipper. However I believe, I have no proof but I believe, that the soft foot bed will negatively impact the longevity of the shoe. I know the rubber on the bottom is replaceable and to some degree the cork is too from what I understand(I never had to replace the cork on my old pair though, if you replace the rubber before you hit the cork AND keep the cork sealed, you shouldn't need to) but I have no idea how the soft foot bed will affect repair or replaceability. My general guess is that it will wear out and need repair sooner. The redwood is a lovely color. I like it a lot because it's colorful enough to be interesting, but not so bright that it will clash or stick out.

Sizing. I'll be honest, they are full of *you know what* on sizing. Back in 1995, prior to having two kids, the smallest size I could find in the store (this was pretty much pre-internet, I could buy it at the store or not buy it at all, ordering was difficult as the shoes were made in germany) was a 36. Back then, I was told a 36 was about equivalent to a 6-6.5. I was a 5. I purchased them anyway and they were very big on me. I didn't care, I just wore big fat socks with them. Ok, well time went on, I had two kids and my feet got larger.  I am now actually a size 6-6.5. Well when I went to order these I looked at the Birk size chart on the Birk website and it says that a 36 is equivalent to a 5-5.5 and a 37 was a 6-6.5. So based on that, I should have ordered a 37. And in fact every other pair of shoes I now own is a 6-6.5 or a 37 in euro sizing. I thought to myself that maybe over the years they had changed a little, maybe they ran smaller or something. Then I remembered they were a German company, not a US company, so I went ahead and ordered a 36. Bingo, they fit perfect. They are DEFINATELY a 6, someone who is a size 5 would be swimming in these shoes. I have wide feet so I did not get the narrow.

Another really important note is that certain colors come with the soft footbed and other colors come with the classic footbed. They don't come in both options. So if you order redwood, it will have the soft footbed (at least as of right now in May 2012). The best way to know if it's classic or soft since you can't necessarily tell from amazon, is to hop on the Birkenstock website and see which color comes with which footbed.
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Took some time to find these, but there are the same model I've been wearing for almost 20 years. They last forever and are soooo comfortable. All purpose... beach, chillin, grocery shopping, whatever!  I bought the same ones in 2013 and it's 2017---wearing them pretty much everyday. You can't go wrong... :)
145424
Had my boots 4months walked about 200 miles in them. FALLING APART. Eyelet lacing is plastic and broken one already. Sole coming away from upper  Rand has worn out where toes bends. They look like ive had them 20 years
On the plus side they are aesomely comfy. Light and good traction soles are a joy to walk in
Overall not worth the money.
1091124
I love these boots.  After noticing my beloved "docs" not feeling quite as good as they used to a decade+ ago I started reading more about it and realized most of them are made in Asian factories now.  Those types are still great shoes, just don't quite have the same feel to them as the classic made in England shoes do.

So I figured out, hey I can still order the made in England ones - for a price.  And I did.  This was Christmas 2016 I received my new 1460s.  As I have always done, I wore them non-stop and am still wearing them today in March 2018.  A bit over a year.  And here is where my complaint comes in - while the leather is still in excellent condition and will last for years longer easily - the tread on the soles is hammered.  Worse by far in long term wear than their Asian versions.  I really want these to last 2 years before I buy another pair, just as the Asian versions did and English version before that way back in the late 90s/early 2000s.  But I don't think they are going to make it before the sole becomes completely compromised.

And so I have to give them 3 stars.  The leather and workmanship is as excellent as hoped for.  The tread on the bottom is no where near substantial enough for years of daily use like many of their other styles can do.
3876251
Been wearing these for the last 4-5 years and not sure what has changed but will no longer be buying them.  When I first found them I could get close to a year of hard use out of them which for me is really good.  I farm and put my shoes through allot of wear and tear.  Last year I started to notice they were not holding up as well but didn't think to much about it until my last purchase.  I bought 2 pairs because I found them on sale Aug 14, 2014.  I started wearing one set as soon as I received them and I don't think they will last through the fall.  The strings have already broke (which they always did and I have a para-cord set I have used on 4 pairs that I keep around) but the worst part is the soles now.  They are coming apart and loosing all sorts of pieces and less then 2 months old.  Needless to say I love the boots but do to quality I have to look for a new one which stinks because these were always very comfortable.
565505
I bought them for me and they are on the small side.  They certainly aren't as good as the old ones I have that are wearing out after 12 years of winter wear.  That would be once a week wear for four to five months.  They do stay out of my shoe and on my foot.  That is the most important thing.
1636846
Expect them to last for many years. I wear them daily for work. The last pair lasted me a good 10 years.
4829744
I cheated.  I knew theyd fit because Ive owned an identical pair for several years.  Theyve held up well, and are very comfortable, but showing their age.  Time for a new pair.
4149140
These have stood the test of time.  I have worn them for five years, at home, walking to work, and on a vacation to India, and the soles are just now needing replacement.  They have worn pretty evenly, and the straps are still solidly fixed under the cork bed.

Not sure what makes these different from my second pair (Birkenstock Unisex Arizona Sandal,Stone Birkibuc,42 N EU) which fell apart after only one year - perhaps 150 miles.  The strap completely separated from under the cork bed on that pair and they are completely unusable.  If anyone can recommend a repair shop (is ibirks.com any good?) please comment.