I am currently in Afghanistan, I am working 12 hour days. I work behind a desk but have to wear boot due to the location. I am not particullary hard on them. Having said that, on to the boots.<br />At first these boots are amazing. The are as comfortable a Tennis shoes. At this price I expected them to last about 6 months. I have had them less than a month and the leather around the eyelets is tearing. I may get another month out of them before I have to throw them away.<br />I do not plan to waste my money on another pair.