These boots are well built and hold up to ever day life on the ranch. The shrunken shoulder leather doesn’t stretch out and doesn’t split in the roughest conditions. The hybrid sole is great for the time on foot and cattle pens. My first pair has lasted 2 years and hasn’t needed new soles, just heel caps. They have my Cowboy stamp of approval! Thank you Top Hand for building a great Cowboy boot and thank you Carter’s for carrying them. Sincerely, Chuck W. Texas cowboy and Ranch Manager