I bought these for my husband, who works outside. Out of all of the brands of workboots he has tried in his life, Ariat is the best. Out of all of the types of workboots, these were the best. I was buying him boots every 6 months before I found these. The last pair I bought lasted 14 months, longer than any boot before. Plus, they are actually waterproof and comfortable for him. Im hoping the quality has sustained since our last purchase. Just reordered!