text: These boots lasted 2 years but never felt broken in compared to versions of this boot made 10 years ago. They caused a lot of pain around the ankles and caused blisters on long hikes - even after using for over a year. I kept expecting them to fit comfortably but they never did. This is the last time I will purchase this boot. The sole split. I am not getting the resoled. I decided to try another boot. The last two pairs of these boots lasted for years and I resoled them 2 times each.