Im sure Rocky will help you they seem to really stand behind their products. Im on my second pair of Bear Claws and love them to death. The last pair i had got completely wore out. Ive had a problem with my ankles since i was a little kid, i tend to roll my ankles when i walk, whick puts a ton of ware on the insides of my boots. My last pair eventually busted at the seams on the insides and almost fell in too but they didnt leak. I mean the soles were hanging off on the whole side and i could still cross a stream dry. That really convinced me. I have heard good stories about rockies waranties so im sure you will have no problem.