Not nearly as heavy duty, but I do a considerable amount of walking/hiking and for casual work boots I had Timberland Earth Keepers and I wore through the soles in about 2 years. I still have a pair of Bates that are going on 9 years and they are so well broken in and comfortable for the summer time that I can even run in them. I've retired those to the field and bought a pair of Danners but they have proven impossible to break in, but I like the fact that they can be re-soled if and when the day comes.
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