I purchased a pair of Clark's Roar Boot in Black just before Christmas 2008, and began using it intermittently with 2 other pairs of Timberline boots. I only use these boots during the Winter months in the Chicagoland area as we have plenty of snow here. I do not use them once Spring arrives. Notice that I do not wear the Clark's Roar Boots a lot since I have 2 pairs of some other boots to use.

All the same, the sole of the Roar Boots, specially by the heels, are deteriorating at a rate that I find troublesome given the price of the boots and the reputation of Clark's products. The material used apparently is substandard.

Most often times Western manufacturers either set up Chinese manufacturing operations with design of the plant, and Western management team utilizing Chinese workforce. In other instances, Western companies subcontract to Chinese manufacturers by sharing the designs and specifications, and ask the Chinese to deliver products to specs. I don't know what happened here, but the material used to make my boots are unacceptable as they do not stand up to light use in Chicago Winter.