I have several pairs of shoes, and usually replace one pair a year. I broke my own rule last year when I won a pair of shoes in men's league(not Footjoy) and traded them for a competitor's brand, which apparently were the number 1 shoe last year in sales at his store. Well a year later, and several blisters I have given up on last year's shoes and went out and bought the Pro S/Ls. They are absolutely perfect. I don't know what I was thinking last year. It won't happen again.