Annoying Shoes

Liam just got brand new shoes for Christmas.  He got a pair of Vans that were on sale for $45 when I bought them.  Both shoes are already torn apart.  The soles have come detached from the shoe, huge holes in them, and disgusting after a month?!!?!? He hasn't even done anything with them like playing in the snow or mud or whatever. I will never buy Vans again.  Looks like I'm shoe shopping again, sheesh.