Impossible to quantify “hard use”, but they’ve seen some miles. I’m only 145lbs. and the tread is nearly gone, surprising for me. Guess I worked 'em out?
Here’s the pair I bought, thinking on buying another:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHTSJF4?psc=1
They’re still tough, nothing unraveling, zippers still tough, original laces, sole not peeling anywhere, not in the slightest. Only reason they need replacing is that the left heel kinda kicked out sideways. Noticed it made my leg slightly sore today, and slight problems become big problems in the boondocks.
Should I throw more money at something tougher? Is 4-years acceptable bang for the buck? These fit so perfectly I’m afraid to gamble on another brand. LOL, unless Sketchers comes out with combat boots!
One other note if you have a recommendation: I need the high tops. Between snakes, thorns, etc., I want tall boots.
EDIT: ONE other note if you have an alternative: They’re weird in that they’re warm enough into the 30s(F), cool enough to march in the 90s(F). Not sure what I’d be looking for to get that, no idea how it works.
i’ve noticed that shoe quality can be vastly different from year to year. brands that were extremely durable 4 years ago might be junk today. just make sure to check the more recent reviews on whatever you’re buying
edit: another thing i thought of, if you bought them 4 years ago, then there’s a good chance they were manufactured before covid, which changed a lot of things. mostly for the worse.
That IS a concern! Yeah, I’ve bought shit spaced a few years apart and the newer version was garbage.
Looks like reviewers are still singing praises. 4.6 rating, pretty good. OTOH, I’ve seen how easily impressed consumers can be.
definitely, i always make sure to check the negative reviews lol
most of the time it’s the opposite of the easily impressed people and they’re overly petty or needy, but a lot of times they’ll point out some flaw or feature that actually sucks, which no one else noticed