I bought 3 pairs of original boots for my girlfriend, brother and myself and have owned the original version of these boots for over 3 years now. These were the best and most durable Canyon boots I have ever seen and outlasted multiple 5.10 Canyon boot releases for several other members of our group. I can't comment on the durability or grip quality of this particular iteration, but all previous versions of these boots have been virtually unkillable. 100% will buy again after mine wear out after 10 years and maybe throw in a $7 tube of Aquaseal rubber glue just in case :)