My
husband had a pair of these durable boots for 7 years, then the thread was
starting to wear down and the exterior was looking worn; the structure itself
remained well intact, even though he wore them everyday for every function from
Autumn through Spring. After shopping around for other boots of various brands,
he just had to come back to these for the value. I purchased a new pair for him, and a pair of
the same boot for women for myself.