Okay, these are good shoes. They fit, they're waterproof (why I bought them) and they seem durable; so they can keep going. However, I do miss the Gorex Newball I had before; because they breathe. They are a bit hot in them and if I were to travel in the heat my feet would get sweaty. So I'm going to keep my old pair (not quite dead yet) for summer and these for fall, winter and spring. If my old pair dies will they work or I'll look for more Goretex.