I work n the hunting industry and LaCrosse is one of our sponsors. The Alpha Burley is a top notch boot and you won't be disappointed with them. As to an all season boot, I don't think you will want insulated boots in the heat of the summer. I wear the uninsulated boots for spring, summer, and fall. When the temps drop, I have the 1500 gram for the dead of winter. I have seen guides try to save a few bucks over the years and get off name brand boots and you get what you pay for. Thats not to say that the LaCrosse boots won't get holes in them too. But if you are careful they should last a good while. Most folks aren't in the woods as much as I am. Something I went with several years ago to try and save my rubber boots was these boots from Cabellas http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...926&hasJS=true There are many differant versions of this type of boot on the market. They are also more durable than rubbers and cost less. Your feet will also breath better, hence they will stay cooler when the temps are high.