I got a pair of Danner Lights Kevlar a few years back, most amazing comfortable boots i ever had. Light, supporting, waterproof, and were like tennis shoes walking in, so comfortable. Had them resoled once, then got another pair, Danner Light II in leather and canvas... as they no longer made the leather and kevlar ones. These are tighter, heavier, just not the same. Had them for about 8 months so far and should be well broken in but dont seem like it. They are still good and I wear them but nothing compared to the old ones. I had even went to the factory store and got them in Portland OR. I think the quality of everything in the entire country has slipped in the past few years.