They seemed fine when I put them on to go to work yesterday. Walking into work I walked right off the soles. Proof that you can't keep glued soled boots or shoes in your closet even if all nicely wrapped up for over 25 years. Look at the soles, these weren't worn but twice before I put them on last night. It felt might funny walking around with no soles! I took this shot when I got home from work after midnight for my PAD today.