RE: knee hi boots
I can only speak from limited experience. I can only wear out a pair of boots so quickly. My old Burleys lasted about 8 yrs. I have a pair of ruvbber grange boots, about 3 years, and a new pair of the alpha burleys (neoprene/rubber cross) 2 years. I have been impressed with the comfort and reliability of the LaCrosse products. I had a buddy who got a pair of the Cabela's rubber boots, but he found them uncomfortable.