I think the old ones were made better. I'm currently on my original Dom 2s from 1997. Granted they started to get used somewhat less frequently around 2002... but they've been great shoes.Not even close. The soles are falling off, I've replaced the buckle probably 6 times. I ride went/dry, hose them off, etc. I'd guesstimate they have near 90k on them. 100 miles/week 98-99, 200 miles/week 99-04, 100 miles/week 04-06.
Wore the holy piss out of them. And I complained when I spent $250 in my new pair. ha.