I have been wearing twisted x work boots for around 8 years now. They stopped making the all black steel toe work boot. I have to buy the brown ones and dye them. The soles do not last that long on any pair I have ever owned. I end up getting them resoled before I've had them for a year. I get the vibram soles put on then they are good to go.<br /><br />I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for a sole that doesn't wear out so fast.