My Hodgman Muckbusters have given me a fit as well. They started leaking at the seam of the sole and foot. So far no wet feet, but the air they displace with each step makes a loud hissing noise, which intensifies as the boots get wetter, which makes them useless as hunting boots. This is only my second season in them and I only wear them when I hunt certain areas in or after bad weather, so they have only been in the field a few times. I know I'm hard on shoes (size 14 carrying 260 pounds around), but this is sad. The company suggested I use some of that wader repair stuff, so I'll try that, but I did expect more from a $70 pair of boots. Muck Boots next time.