Merrell Men's Hiking Boots - Lightweight Waterproof Outdoor Shoes for Trail Running & Backpacking | Durable Comfort for Hiking, Camping & Mountain Adventures

I had 2 previous pairs, identical to this one, that last 25 years, no kidding, and the sole just do not wear out even after a quarter century. I threw away 1 pair after a paint job around my house. I still have the other pair for when doing gardening. With those 2 pairs, and also with this one, the toe box is a bit narrow for me (depending on the shape of your feet), so I get a wide one, or if not available, I go up 1/2 size. I use them during my international travels and find them to be comfortable. Hopefully this one will last long as well. In my experience, this type of sole is hardy, long wearing, but it is slippery on wet smooth marble. I once fell walking out from a mall in Taiwan during a heavy rain storm. The entrance of many malls in Asia is made of smooth marble.