I've owned Alpha Burlys and Grange boots. For me at least, they both start to stretch out around the ankle and then they start to give me blisters. I've successfully used camouflage duct tape to 're-tighten' the ankle area, but that makes them near impossible to remove.

Are the Chameau boots worth almost 4 pairs of Granges? If they would last, remain waterproof and maintain their form/fit, I would consider them in the future. For me, at present, I look at the Granges as disposable footwear - wear for a year maybe two then buy a new pair.

I've heard that the older Lacrosse boots were made from better rubber here in the states and lasted much longer. But alas, this is not the world we live in now.