I am considering contacting Boden about these. I've worn them about 4 times for a tiny spot of shopping in town- and already the heels and toes are showing wear because the soles don't come right to the end of the shoes. The suede will wear through in no time. They are also a driving shoe style- but the bit where you need the rubber studs- or any kind of rubber sole- has been left as suede! So even driving is ruining the soles.
I've noticed that the reviews mention all of this and lots of people have returned them due to potential wear.
Problem is- I don't want to retrun until I've found a replacement- but if I keep them I know they won't last long.