This is a well made boot. I have owned many different brands in my life and this is my first salomon boot and I am satisfied. I will be buying salomon again in the future.  Had to take a star away after a year. The boot is still holding up great and is still waterproof. The star taken away is for what I feel is a very poor sole. The traction is not good at all its more of a tennis shoe not good.for wet ground. Change the tread and you would have an unbeatable boot. ( just went to 5 stars. After three years I can not wear these boots out! I have worn them almost daily at work, camping and hiking and they are still trucking on. The sole still leaves a little but it still has great tread. I will be buying another pair if these ever wear out. Oh and still water proof.