Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
If it's the soles that go...especially if your current boots don't have one-piece molded soles, you can take them to a shoe repair place and have then put on new vibram (or a knock-off brand) sole for a lot less than the price of a new pair of boots.

Just a thought.

My "Trooper" brand black boots are starting to wear thin in the soles after about 9 months. The rest of the boots are completely fine, so I'm going to look into getting them re-soled. I'm not holding my breath, though as they have one-piece molded soles.

I'd never wear these boots for hiking or backpakcing though. Forget it....but they're good for stretwear.

Look into Hi-Tec...honest. They're good stuff. My last pair of hiking boots were Hi-Tec's, and I used them for about 4-5 years.
oh, the leather on the oakley boots I have is coming apart. They are poorly made. I wear my other Asolo shoes everywhere, but haven't recently as I don't have a brown sporran and belt. I'd much rather spend a few extra dollars for boots I know will not die than save some money short term, but need to buy new boots in six months to a year.