Interestingly enough, I've only had one pair of boots rot--my Meindls that I bought while in Germany. That said, I'd definitely try them again though, based on all the good reports I hear.
My only pair of Rocky's are holding up very well. They aren't my most comfortable boot, but the durability is not in question.
Well, that does seem unusual for Meindl from what I have heard as well.
Everybody I have talked loves their Meindl's and the only "complaint" is that they do not fit everybody (suprise).
I suppose every company can let a bad batch of a product out once in a while.
Did you contact Meindl? Most German companies really stand behind their product and they might do something even outside the warranty period (perhaps they know that they had a bad batch of leather get by them or the like).
John
