The soft suede leather at the top of the boot tore in just a month or two. The leather above plastic stiffener on the heel tore through after three summers and two winters - around when some of the seams started  coming loose. They were also slow to dry.<br /><br />I couldn't find decently priced in-soul replacements (or options) for these boots, so that was a big drawback.<br /><br />On the plus side, I found they kept out sand very well. They kept my feet cool in the summer and (much to my surprise) warm in the winter (with the right socks). I think my feet stayed warm in very cold temperatures (sub-zero) because they allowed my feet to breath and stay dry. As a result, my socks didn't lose their insulating power.