The pictures posted will show the amount of wear, which I cant get most pairs of shoes to last a year and I only wear about 5 hours a week. ROI = 5/5At under $15 to protect an item that costs $200 is a no brainer. A 4-month use-life is ridiculous for a $150 device! I keep it in my pocket. For us, this is a winner; not just because it holds 5 bikes, but because it holds them securely. Easy game to play The best speaker ever! I crashed into a fence when my front wheel slipped in mud. I actually forgot I was wearing them while watching the TV as they are so light. Hopefully well hear from Krian again - he still has new worlds to explore.