I've had my pair of Sloggers midsummer tallboot for almost a year now. I use them with my pants tucked in for exercising my German shepherd in a local field, at the beach and when I garden. I'd say on average I wear them about five times a week and they still look like new. After each wearing I simply hose off the grass, mud or sand and set them aside to dry. I normally wear an 8 1/2 but ordered the size 9 and my toes can wiggle and are comfortable. I found the insole quite comfortable as is, but in the winter I add another insole to add some extra warmth. Sloggers is my go to "outdoorsy" brand now and I'm very happy with my purchase.