Anyone who works hard knows that having good boots/shoes is very important. Knowing this, I bought almost every known type of boot in search of the perfect pair for my feet and thought I had found them. They are very light and very comfortable. Great for the first 8 months. Until both pairs of boots had cracked soles right on the balls of their feet. They did it a week apart, rendering them useless. I don't know if it's a material defect or a design flaw, but it's very disappointing for a pair of boots I'm paying $160 for that are made in America. maybe, and I'm not usually disappointed. The search continues.