I bought these as work boots.  They lasted me eight months and I'm pretty rough on my boots. They get soaking wet every day and still my socks are dry.  Last month the layers of the rubber sole began to separate and shoe goo didn't hold them for long.  The stitching on either side of the toes has begun to pull out too.  I generally wear a 7.5 and have always purchased 7.5 2E in new balance.  Knowing that was the only thing that let me buy these online without trying them on first.  They fit wonderfully and easily accommodate my orthotic.  Kinda disappointed they didn't make it a whole year, but I will probably end up buy another pair of these today.