Quoted: Those are nice as well. As you mentioned they were on par with your strikers, I wondered if you might comment on the durability of the Striker soles? General consensus seems to be they are comforatble, but the soles don't hold up very well.
Thanks!
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FWIW: I destroy boots - always have. I bought a pair of Justins in March - started wearing them full time to work Mid June. They are almost trashed - sole wore most of the way down, leather like glove leather (no support)
I had the Non Goretex ones.
So...I only wore the Strikers outside - mostly while wandering around a ranch. And I walk a lot - not uncommon for me to walk 10 - 15 miles a day on Sat and Sun. They held up very well. I figured the soles would rip and tear quickly, but I was pleasantly surprised. Got a little more than a year before they were trashed - worn just about everyweekend. Insoles continued to provide good support - although seemed to be getting kinda flat near the end of their servicability. The sides of the boot provide good ankle support, and the design of the sole seemed to provide good lateral foot support. All in all, I highly recommend them- they're good boots when used in the right arena.
They're not too bad for running - then again, what boot is good for running?
Be advised though, they are not the same caliber as Acadias.
I wouldn't recommend them for extended hiking trips while carrying 60lbs in a pack. I think the soles are (comparatively) too flexible.
Hope that helps.