most people talk bad about them, but i bought snake bite knee high boots with the zipper and laces made by rocky with the gore tex added to em. $100.....my soles havnt come off yet like everyone was sayin they would...they are 3 years old and very very used....after the 2nd year, i used them for digging, and i think the shovel went through the rubber ..so my left foot isnt as water proof as the right foot anymore, but im onna get another pair just like em.