I wore redwings for years, a great boot that lasted a long time.  I wear boots nearly everyday and a pair of all leather redwings would last a couple years.  I'd basically wear the soles off.  I developed heal pain though and the redwings are tight there so I bought these danners.  I've had them now for 11 months.  First off they are super comfortable,  right out of the box, and still are, no problem there.  For the price though I'd expect these boots to hold up better.  The leather is starting to crack and the nylon fraying.  A bit disappointing compared the redwings but still really good boots.