There have been no loose threads, no bulging seams, no delamination of the sole from the upper! Love the removable foot bed. "Just buy another screw" would be my solution if the screw wasnt of a certain size and, more importantly, a matching color. The base was not lining up. The shoe compartments themselves are quite roomy and in some cases I was able to fit two pairs of my shoes in it. I wore them an entire day to Disneyland and then an entire day at California Adventure and my hips, knees and feet were all in a synchronized happiness. Make sure that you pick up loose wires or any obstructions on the floor. I groaned and explained to her that the reps, at least the ones at my local store, didnt know their butts from a hot rock. If you wear larger athletic shoes than regular shoes, I would go with your athletic shoe size. 5, but ordered the 7/8 sizing because usually anything sized 9/10 is too large (IMO) and I would rather have them go just to the end of my heel than have a bunch of gap.