I am not sure how two of the guys managed to break the eyelet of the shoe within one day! Obviously these guys are much tougher than I am and do things that I don't! It looks well built and it does not look like it will break easily. The boot is sturdy and looks great and so light. It is also very effective in the cold. Further it is extremely easy to get in and out of it- the loop in the back really helps because the insides are so smooth - unlike some other boots that need a long shoe horn to put on. Even worse, some boots are so hard to get off that you need to go flat on your back and ask someone to pull it off! Not this one. Comes off easily and quickly. You can stand on one foot and pull off elegantly, all by yourself.