The shoes are great.  I live in MI but hike out east or west several times a year.  So I only log about 40-70 miles a year in these, doing a variety of 3-6 days treks with a full pack.  I replaced the insoles with some montrail hiking insoles and they made the boot even better.<br /><br />Just last June the rubber toe materials separated from the boot material, during a rainstorm on a treacherous talus field. My foot was soaked but I made it through.  I'm going back and forth with Salomon right now to see if they will fix it for free.  Given the low mileage of the boots this should not happen.  Ill update as to their customer service after I hear from them.  It is several months past warranty so hopefully they will be awesome and fix it.