"I bought these in October and happily wore them for about 6 weeks, until the rubber upper area of both boots suddenly split. I drove to Seattle one day and when I got out of the car, I noticed the rubber had tore open on the top of each foot, but the lining was in tact. If I had snagged them somehow, I assume I would have felt it and the lining would have ripped, as well. I'm so disappointed...I really liked these rain boots."