I got these boots last winter for Christmas as a surprise. I was nervous to buy them for myself because they were pricey and I live in Pittsburgh, a city full of snow and salt and seemingly on a mission to destroy your shoes. Yet here I am a year later and they still look brand new. I have traveled in these, worth them through the woods, brought them to gross college basements and they still look great. Another added bonus is that of the timberland sole, it provides great support meaning that in addition to looking fantastic they feel so too. I love these boots more than any other pair I have ever owned, and I recommend them to anyone.