Owen you bring up a good point...a little maintenance and drying them out goes a long ways towards longer lasting boots. The Peet dryers are fantastic. I like the Russell Sheep Hunter boots but haven't gotten a set yet. Was looking at those or the Bird Shooter as next options for me. For everyday warm use, I love the PH model.

Heel counters is the word I was looking for earlier...my heels lift without them as I have narrow feet.