I have worn Meindl boots for close to 20 years. I also recently bought a pair of danner Pronghorns(uninsulated). The Pronghorns are a nice boot, lightweight, comfortable(after minimal break-in), but they aren't near the boot as my Meindl's. The ankle support of the Meindl's is superb and they required zero break-in. I wore the same pair of Meindls for close to 15 seasons without an issue, the Vibram soles are still in fair shape, but I believe the pair of Meindl Taiga's will get retired after an upcoming elk hunting trip. They will be replaced with another pair of Meindl's, just haven't decided which particular boot yet.