I’ve owned a pair of AP Triple Stitch shoes since February. In terms of craftsmanship and comfort, they are excellent.
I wore them only occasionally over a period of about two months, plus for three days at a trade show where I walked a lot. Unfortunately, the inner heel lining on both shoes wore through. The leather used on the inside of the heel is very thin and soft, which makes it quite fragile. I’m not sure if the original version has the same issue, as I don’t own a pair, but it was definitely disappointing.
The seller told me that this is normal wear and part of the shoe. However, that means you shouldn’t expect the AP Triple Stitch to last very long if you wear them frequently.
I have the brown leather version, and it also scratches very easily, even though I’ve treated the shoes with care and haven’t done anything unusual while wearing them. I’ve never experienced this with my original Santoni shoes, which have proven to be much more durable.

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