Boot lifespan? Danner Pronghorns not holding up

[Zootownelk]

best pair of boots I had was an old pair of Rocky's- lasted about 15 years of A LOT of upland bird miles and several seasons of western elk/deer hunting. Incredible. I've now had a pair of Schnee's Beartooths for 3 years. Really good until this year when several holes have appeared. Not sure if this is 'normal' or if they're not up to standard. I treat them at least a couple times a year, but maybe I need to baby them more? Looking for new boots now.

 

[David58]

Danner used to be among the best.

Went to their store in Portland a few years back, bought some socks (had a pair of their boots aready).

A man came in, his boots had failed at the toes. They refused any refund because he admitted to wearing them without socks. I was listening carefully due to the disrespect shown to this man from the second he placed the boots on the counter.

Now, I wear socks, and English is my first language, but the guy behind the counter was an ass.

I will never buy another Danner product again.

David
NM

I should add that I don't have "hunting" boots. I figure my Vasque Breeze hikers work great for hiking under a pack in NM, so they likely work well for hunting. And they do. This is my second pair, thankfully as they have gone through year-to-year cosmetic changes they have held to the same last and stiff insole. Most comfortable shoes I own, actually.

David
NM