brought this boot to compare with Timberland, which i have worn for the past 35/40 yrs...not a bad boot in comparison...much lighter than the timbs and the leather quality not quite as good...now i'll have to see how long they last...but overall a decent boot for the money...it should be noted that ALL(no matter what company) work, snow or hiking boots made these days are of far less quality...thanks to mass production...I'll have a more accurate review after 6-7 months.