They are guaranteed to last a lifetime, and judging by the number of well-worn pairs on feet in the hinterland, it certainly seems to be the truth.

Half an hour later, he was stepping out of the shower in his beachfront condominium and climbing into a well-worn pair of Levi's.

He put on a T-shirt and pants, eased into a well-worn pair of boots which felt like old friends, and hustled out of his quarters.

It was a well-worn but serviceable pair of small Zeiss folding binoculars.

For many executive women, the climb up the corporate ladder began with a well-worn pair of sneakers.

From that moment on, their relationship, new though it was, had fitted around them like a well-worn pair of good leather gloves; and soon it had seemed as if it had always been.

Sightseeing By far the best way to see Savannah is with a well-worn pair of walking shoes and a map of the historic district.

Bill Valentine, a designer at HOK, said "Someone at Levi's said they wanted it to feel like a well-worn pair of blue jeans.

Like many Americans, Ben Ferencz, 26, prefers the look of a well-worn pair of jeans, so he shops for vintage styles.

His loafers became a well-worn pair of PF Flyers high-tops, and he was once again that skinny curly-haired kid in the picture.