My husband bought this boot, because of his previous experience with the brand. However, within about two months the lining on the heel started to peel up. We contacted the seller, and they wanted us to ship the boot back...then they would decide if they would replace the pair. My husband needs his steel-toe boots for work...so we never sent them back (too much of an inconvenience!). We ended up tearing the loose leather off on the heel, and they were wearable. If you wear your boots every day, I would suggest getting a cheaper brand and buying them more frequently. All in all, he says they are very comfortable and fair quality...just not worth the extra money!