Alpinestar tech 8's,2pairs used up in the past 10 years with no injuries. The soles do wear out to soon, how ever that boot is re-soleable. AXO's prior to that, toast after one year. Prior to that, several pairs of Hi-Points over many years, allways comfortable, but a compromise in protection when compared to boots available today, one broken foot wearing those. (not the boots fault) Just got a new pair of O'neals but have not used them yet. An opinion soon to develop after this sunday. We in the south west just got 7" of rain! time to use them boots.