"Got these boots last winter, wore them maybe 4 times and the rubber split between the sole and upper on one boot. Never got around to returning them, but hauled them out again this year just to wear around the farm. After another 4 or 5 wears, the other boot split in exactly the same way. It's really too bad because otherwise they are really comfy, warm and cute-- just a shoddy product. Expected more from Sperry!"