My first pair of Muck Chore Boots lasted almost 10 years. They fit great and sold me on Muck Boots. That was until I purchased my second pair about 3 years ago. They cracked, leaked, were very uncomfortable while leaching some sort of black secretion on my socks every time I put them on. I talked to Muck and they agreed to give me a 25% discount off retail for my trouble which was more than I could buy them for locally. Reluctantly, I purchased a 3rd pair and they are just as bad as the 2nd pair. The fit is absolutely horrible and they hurt my feet to wear them. No more Muck Boots of any kind for me. My guess is the Chinese took over to save them money and they are now absolute junk! Don't waste your money. The once great boot is no longer.