my little pitch for Schnees; I purchased my Hunters in the early 90's so close to 30 years old (lots and lots of miles), they've been resoled once- so durability and longevity aren't a question. I don't think you could wear out the leather uppers to be honest and the rubber bottoms are replaceable

a lot of pac boots are built for cold, but not so much for hiking- w/ the Hunter's it's not unusual for me to put 10-15 tough miles a day hunting in these boots w/o any worry of blisters or soreness (well soreness in the legs does often accompany these hunts :))

I bought their 16" ones and they are tall enough it completely negates the use of gaiters with them

I purchased an extra set of liners so I always have a pair ready to go, these are the original 30 year old ones and still going strong

I would recommend w/ any pac boot sealing the threaded section that connects the upper to the lower- I use seam seal and works well (you can see it in this pic)

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