I've worn my corks 4 times. A couple things: First of all, all the corks have missing flakes. Mine aren't as bad as this pic but it's to be expected and doesn't make the shoe look any less appealing on foot. Second, and most importantly is that these shoes up close look delicate as hell but wear very well. I don't know where all these horror stories come from...
People that don't have them. I've worn mine (granted only around the house a few times) and if I told you they weren't DS you wouldn't believe me. Not a chip besides the ones it already comes with, crease, nada, nothing, zilch.