The soles of these boots feel a lot like a good pair of sneakers. But more sturdy. They lasted me over a year, even working full time in construction. My feet never got wet (although I wasn't in super wet conditions). A new pair of laces and insoles around the one year mark got me about 6 more months. Then bought another pair. I once tried a different model of CAT boots when I couldn't find these, and what a mistake!! From now on I will only buy these boots. And especially for the price relative to other work boots, these are a deal!