I hear ya there, a good pair of boots goes a long way. The pair I use now are very sturdy, strong and comfortable. In fact they are fairly new. The problem is the soles are bonded to the upper, and they are loosing they stick. I rebonded the few small areas where the sole had lifted, so I will be good for a while. It doesn't affect the fit or support unless I loose it all together:) But I will get to Cabelas soon.