I live in Costa Rica and these are perfect in that they keep my feet dry. I have been wearing them non-stop for several weeks and I think they'll hold up well even on our rural mountain roads that walk on and I also have been wearing them for times when I am doing some light gardening. I may even get some of the boots in time and also for our gardener here...that is if they hold up well for me...then I'd splurge for him a pair.