You can buy way cheaper boots than these red wings but take it from me you will in the end pay more over time for the crap made in China. I was always a fan of sorrels made in Canada. I bought a pair after they moved production to China. A month after purchase I had a crack across the toe where the boots bend while walking.

I have Red Wings now American made and over 5 years old and no problems.
go to a dealer and talk to them. many of the boots they sell they also will repair free of charge.
Here is a real good boot.
http://www.vasque.com/USD/product/ac...5SOn6Wf97QGvy2

Al