These boots seemed sooo well made - thick sutrdy, the handles  well-connected.
So now - 2 years of occasional wear by a youngster - the black rubber laminate (over fabric) is flapping in the wind - just torn completely. Otherwise, they are in great condition, but such a shame. I would NOT re-order these boots - cannot return/exchange after 2 years, even if only occasional wearing.
He LOVED these boots - we invested in the hat and coat as well.
=:-((
The "seam" - connection between t he yellow toe and black, seems to bear the brunt of any pressure from movement - both boots the same - and maybe the rubber flexing only against thin cloth is more prone to tearing?? That's my non-engineering guess.
Very disappointing. . . .