They have a place in my boot line up. They are very comfortable and I wear them while not hunting a lot. I do like them for hunting when it is not too cold. I had a pair that the stiching came undone. When I was going through freeport I dropped them off. They mailed them back to me with new laces and insoles, no charge. LL Bean is legendary for ther custormer service and they are still tops. I think that is one of the only reasons that keeps me coming back, recently lots of China stuff for $$, but the boots are still great and American made.