I purchased these shoes around 10 years ago but rarely wore them . In fact they appear to be brand new. I recently wore them in the house and noticed the sole had split on the right shoe. Checking online I noticed there was a history of this problem dating back quite a few years. I sent the shoes to Clarks and they returned them stating the shoes were stored too long. Apparently their shoes are liable to decompose if not worn routinely. I asked why that wasn't specifically stated when they sell their shoes but they had no answer. . It... read full review »