I have been wearing Redback Boots for six years, another fine Australian boot. I tried a pair of these and love them so far. The Redbacks never seem to wear out except for the toe leather which they sell a cap for. I hope the Blundstones last as long, I suspect they will as they seem to be a higher quality. I wear them all day seven days a week on cement floors, other boots in the past left me thinking about another profession.