I've only had these for a week, so I can't say how long they will last, but these seem to be very well-made boots. They were comfortable from the first day. They have excellent traction, yet don't pick up dirt and they stay tied. They are a little heavy and and,at first,gave me the Frankenstein on the car pedals feeling, but I have already adjusted. I was a little hesitant on the Caterpillar brand, but it says "a division of Wolverine" on the box, and they seem to be of that quality.