what is joke?might be possible that there were few prs will be low quality which will dispatched by mistake of QC Dept otherwise I am using HUSH PUPPIES since 2002 & never faced any major issue.My Uncle is in Kolkata, he always wear only HP.One time he faced problem in PU sole coz of not awareness about PU charrecter, keeping long time without use sole was damage then Sales man suggested him that have to use regular PU shoes.other wise is a great brand with good value.will say in one word"PASA WASOOL".