Poor quality

I purchased my first pair of Salomon shoes, the Speedcross 5, in 2019 and have been incredibly pleased with their performance. Despite the soles wearing off over the past 4+ years, the shoes themselves are still in perfect condition. Based on my positive experience with the Speedcross 5, I decided to purchase the newer model, the Speedcross 6. Knowing that the soles tend to wear off before the rest of the shoe, I also bought a cheaper everyday running shoe to extend the life of my new Speedcross 6's. However, I was disappointed to notice recently that my Speedcross 6's have started to crack at the seams. This is particularly frustrating as I have worn them much less over the past 8 months than I would have worn my Speedcross 5's over the same period. Not only have I continued to regularly wear my Speedcross 5's, but I have also used my cheaper running shoes in rotation. The contrast in durability between the Speedcross 5 and the Speedcross 6 is significant. While my Speedcross 5's have lasted over 4 years with regular use, the Speedcross 6's have started to show signs of wear much sooner. In conclusion, I am disappointed with the performance of the Speedcross 6's, especially considering the longevity of the Speedcross 5's. This experience has made me hesitant to purchase Salomon shoes in the future.