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I wore these boots everywhere doing everything. The highlight was probably hiking. I have done 10+ mile hikes in these boots at Bryce Canyon National Park (the first day I wore them--bad idea), Zion National Park, Dixie National Forest, Fishlake National Forest, Redcliffs National Conservation Area, Snow Canyon State Park, and the Canaan Wilderness. On top of the hundreds of thousands of miles of hiking they endured, I also took them snowshoeing. Worst of all these boots were worn to teach college students and do academic research. Finally this winter was relatively mild with respect to snow. Nevertheless, they frequently saw snow and salt.

There was no break in period with these boots. Extremely comfortable from day 1 (well, maybe day 2 since I did a 12 mile hike on day 1). For care, I subjected them to a lot of harsh elements. Mostly sand, dirt, and snow. All of which I have found to be extremely corrosive to leather. After they've been exposed to these elements, I always brush them clean. In the early months I would spot clean with vsc. Once the snow got more serious, I used Montana Leather Conditioner which is just a combination of beeswax, mink oil, and neatsfoot oil whenever the boots got dry. Altogether, the boots hardly aged. They've obviously been lived in; but the leather has held up fantastically.

For the price, the Leo last is fantastic. I'd like more support, but there's nothing to complain about. There is all day comfort from these boots and this last.

I would put these up against brands like carmina and say they compare favorably.

The sole is the worst part of the boot. Honestly the compound held up surprisingly well. However it separated from the toe and the midsole wore down almost all the way to the welt. The heel is pulling off the same way. it is soft, similar to the Eaton and it isn't as slick as the original dainite. So if grant stone can figure how to keep them attached better I'd be happy with it.

Fantastic boots. Will wear again