I have been wearing these boots for 6 years, and I just bought my 3rd pair. The first pair lasted 2.5 years, and the second lasted 3 years. These boots are my primary boot, and I wear them almost every day (except in summer). They are very comfortable, although typically I replace the insole after 1-2 years with a new custom orthotic. The fit is a bit large for me, I typically wear a 9 in shoes, but wear a 9.5 D in these boots. I've worn these boots while doing all sorts of physical activities, including a 14 hour hike in the Sierra Nevadas, though I have to admit my feet were sore afterwards. much more common is for me to wear these boots for ~8 hours a day and rarely do I have sore feet, the exception being when I am standing in place for a long time, but new insoles help a lot with that.  If you are looking for a good solid western boot with a low heel and a simple design, then these boots are for you...I've never seen their equal.