First purchased the boots in Nov. 2010 wore them around the house and out. Loved them they were great then, figured all was well and wore them to work. First day at work was a 31 degree snow,slush,and rain storm. My feet were so wet at the end of this 12 hour day that i might as well have had a pair of wal-mart boots on. The Quarry boots are now in the process of being returned to the manufacturer. With no word as to what the company is going to do for me. This bothers me greatly as I own three pairs of Irish setters Elk Trackers with no water problems, and two pairs of Georgia loggers that have never gave me any trouble. These Danners were described to be able to out perform the other two boots listed above but they don't and the Danners cost $30-$50 more than the other two. I just hope this warns other people who have to work outside,for long hours, and in horrible conditions.