This is my second pair of these boots.  I have worn the first ones for three years everyday from November until end of March. They were my barn boots, yard boots and wearing everywhere boots.  I put two coats of waterproofing up to the ankle when I first got them and never had a single leak.  I bought my regular size, 7 1/2, and bought a Wide to have room for my thick wool socks.  My feet not only stayed dry but also toasty warm.  I was amazed that the zipper worked flawlessly considering the sawdust from the barn that they were exposed to two to three times a day.  With just a little brushing they still look good enough to wear out in public.  Although the old ones are three years old, they still function perfectly, dry, warm and comfortable, but thought that while I could still find them I had better grab them.  I can't imagine finding a different brand that would suit me as well as these.