text: I've normally had fairly positive experience with 5-11 products. They are well-priced and usually get the job done. These boots are a different story.<br /><br />Any 5-11 product, to me, is the same as buying a generic brand product. Sure it looks the same and it may even function the same, but it usually won't last like the real deal<br /><br />Pros:<br /><br />Once I received the box, I took out the boots and tried them on. The first thing I noticed was how well they fit! Great ankle support and I love how breathable these boots are! Never have I been able to feel a breeze flowing through my feet as I'm wearing these boots! Absolutely fantastic in a desert environment! They are among the lightest boots I've ever worn. Usually there's a trade-off between light and durable. These seem to find a happy medium with above average light-weight and above average durability!<br /><br />Cons:<br /><br />The second I took them out of the box to try them on, two of the eyelets found halfway up the boots popped off. These normally function as a &#34;synching&#34; point in the boot but are now worthless. Over the course of the next 2 DAYS, the remaining eyelets popped off. Talk about &#34;durability&#34;. They popped off when I was in the middle of tying my boots so it's not as if they are under any extraordinary duress!<br /><br />Summary:<br /><br />While these boots do what they are meant to do (provide lightweight and durable support with breathability) I don't like the fact that they're obviously cheaply made. I will never buy 5-11 products again, or at least I will seriously look for an alternative. If these were competitively priced, it may be justifiable. However, at par price with similar boots, in retrospect, I would have gone with something else<br /><br />2.5 stars from me