Sorry you had to spend so much but I'm sure you have heard that alternating shoes is the best way to make them last longer. With 3 pair, it may be 10 years before Alan has to buy another pair of shoes!!!

Those Propets look interesting. I wonder if they are made in Europe. I had a wonderful pair of shoes (size 40 since they were European sized) that lasted me forever that had a similar look to what you have shown. I may check and see if there is a store here in Houston who sells that brand. (I would really like to try them on first if I have the option rather than online and support a local retailer if possible.) Thanks!

p.s. bet those Propets last a lot longer than the ones from PAYLESS but who knows!

p.p.s. I'm editing to add that I think a nice part of the Propets is sandal type top. I've heard it here before and it is my experience that when my feet get hot, the pain is much worse. Sandals are a good thing, even in winter (maybe with some thin socks.)