I've had Bearpaw boots before with no problems so this may have been a manufact. defect but the sole separated from the upper boot within a month with minimum wear.  We were able to return it with a nice interaction with the seller so there is that.  We did purchase another pair on sale from a local store because we like these boots in general; just a bad pair?  Maybe.  I'll update my comment if the second pair falls apart too.