[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

Yeah, mine were great, until the Neoprene soles went smooth. Then they just became dangerous as hell up on the trails in the Cascades.

Now I wear Asolos. They fit like a glove. I’ve worn them hiking, snow-shoeing and hunting. Never had an issue with them.

[Daffynition]

Maybe consider, the next boots you get, would be from a manufacturer, who will repair them for you. I've been at the customer service dept. at Double L in Freeport, Maine, when a lady in front of me was bringing in her gum-bottoms to be repaired...she didn't want to let them go....it was charming...it was like she was saying good-bye to a family member.

Technically speaking, for hiking the classic Bean boots are nothing to brag about...but are great for sloshing-around conditions...but Double L does a nice /reasonably priced job with repairs. I like the fact that they are still made in Maine.