text: I have owned 2 pairs of the low tops, and these mids. All have torn at the flex joint of the forefoot.  The mids are goretex, and leaked at this part in 3 months.  Salomon will warranty, but meanwhile you are down a set of boots.  Same for the low tops, except they also had tread delamination.  Not really worth the price for the lack of durability.  This is with 25+ miles per week of hiking.