Bought my boots in may of 2023. These boots were so bad in the rain & mud that I had to buy a 2nd pair of boots from cabelas. I'm less than 9 months, being worn less than 50% of the time, the upper started coming apart from the sole. It's clear from the pictures that the sole is barely broke in & in excellent condition. They were well cared for & oiled. I've worn nothing but boots for yhe last 40yrs & I know how to care for them