I bought a pair of Danners 2 years ago for my deployment to afghanistan (sorry dont remember the type), best pair of boots I ever owned. I still wear them hunting/fishing. Now I understand they are not old but if they can hold up to everyday wear for 9 months straight in the sand, mud, water, dirt and all the walking we did and also not give me one blister or hot spot I would say Danners are good boots.