FWIW boots that will last 5 years are excellent. I am pretty brutal on all of my gear, and at work they are subject to oil and various industrial cleaners. So for me, Redwings are too pricey to abuse and have to replace. If I was looking for boots that I would wear for 10 years to hike, fish, hunt, or just knock about in I would definitely look at Redwings and other high dollar brands. (I have heard great things about Justin, but have no personal experience.)