My first pair of these boots lasted me through 2 hunting seasons as a guide. Loved them every step of the way! I finally wore them out this winter and basically they broke down in the inside and started giving me arch problems. Tread was still in decent shape and holding up and the leather construction was still in tact AND still keeping my feet dry!!! So I ordered 2 more pairs just to have a backup pair in 2 years. I wear these boots for everything. Even working on concrete in the off season, they r comfortable.