Last year I bought a pair of Karrimor 'Bodmin Mid IV weatherlite' to replace a similar pair that had lasted nearly 10 years. They cost £40 from a discount warehouse near Brighton. The new ones were extremely comfortable, but alas, they have already worn out. My walks are mainly chalk downland (as in the South Downs Way) mixed in with some roads. I'm new to this site, so I don't know how forum members measure wear and tear, but I guess I have done about 2 million Fitbit steps in the Bodmin IVs, if that means anything. My advice to readers is if you want a very comfortable pair of road walking shoes for taking the dog out, Karrimor is fine, but for prolonged non-road terrain, forget it. I suspect that somewhere down the line, Karrimor has reduced its build quality. I'm looking for a new brand of walking shoes - recommendations greatly appreciated!