So far after taking them out on an arduous 10 mile hike, I would say these boots will hold up quite well and last for the long haul. Now this Is preliminary and if time dictates that the quality is not as perceived I will amend my review accordingly. I am looking forward to testing out how well they hold out water and how comfortable they'll be on ever longer hikes but for a short but hard trek, they did the job and handled the varying terrain (mostly rocky) quite well. I am pleased with this purchase and I would recommend these to other hikers or outdoor enthusiasts.