Update:  12/31/2016:  Got a replacement pair of boots from Columbia in 2014--they said they would cover the popping eyelet problem.  I only wear them to shovel snow, and thus into third season since the replacement.  Boots are comfortable and fit well.  Am careful with the eyelets.

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I had the Bugaboottoo previously and loved it until it developed a leak--called Columbia, but they won't do anything for me, hard to get service.  So had it repaired by shoemaker, but then the other boot leaked.

Tried other boots, including LandsEnd, LLBean and Timberland, etc.  Always thought Columbia Sportswear was quality product, based upon fleece jacket bought from them years ago--then bought boots, shoes, gloves, belts, etc. So I bought this boot to give it a try, although others had mentioned the eyelet problem.

I ordered from Amazon Decmber 21, 2011, and on February 9, 2013, after my fourth wearing, one of the eyelets popped on the left boot.  I read other people had same problem.  Columbia only offers one year warranty on shoes, so what am I to do?  The eyelets and fasteners now are all plastic.

Columbia does not stand behind its products, based on past experience.  I am very disappointed.  A boot that only lasts for one plus year is a bad bargain.  I had a previous boot that lasted me over 20 years, until the sole cracked from age; it never leaked, and parts did not break.

Will try to call Columbia but not optimistic based on past experience--last time they told me out of warranty, then out of luck.