I now have my third pair of these boots in less than 3 years. I change them all the time because the soles keep coming off the midsole. The only reason I keep buying them is because they fit well. I wear an 8.5 4E and it's hard to find a shoe that wide. I hike several times a week and pack a lot, so I need good boots that fit well. But now that my third pair isn't working as well as the first two, I'll be looking at another brand.