In the short time since I purchased them, I have worn both pairs a lot, (and I mean, a LOT), and although I'm not surprised, I have found that underfoot the softness has reduced significantly. (This is not a complaint, I would have been surprised if they hadn't flattened quite a bit with the wear I've given them - and I wore them to the supermarket and for some short walks too, because it was very cold when I was in Melbourne). However, I wear them with the pair of socks that came with them, and...