I' ve got a 7 year old pair of Rocky Sidewinders that are still going strong and bone dry. My Bearclaws are only 4 years and I don' t use them a whole lot. I' ve also got a pair of the tall rocky turkey boots which are also snake proof. Bought them on sale at Bass Pro for $60 and are by far the most comfortable boots I own. I know everybody likes rubber boots but I will not wear them. They make my feet sweat really bad which in my opinion creates scent.