Live in the Northeast. Had a pair of these for several years. Yeah, I know we shouldn't expect anything to last a lifetime, but it's not as if they get worn that much! Loved them - great height for most snow and to wear pants in, out or behind the tongue, and never leaked, until...
Last year, one split across the top, so I duct-taped it and resolved to buy new ones this year. Haven't been able to do so, but yesterday the rubber split all around the upper, and MUST replace them now with yet another storm approaching. As much as I loved them, I will try to replace with something other than these. It's not as if my feet grow as an adult, and I'm not "into" fashion, so i want something that will hold up for a long time.