I have to me these boots bought to keep your feet dry run with the dog even in the rain, which was a big mistake. Already after the third days the right Hacken has solved the boots and was "wet-permeable". The boot was not overly stressed, but normally worn on meadows and trails. Maybe I should mention that this is already the second pair of Giesswein, with which I have problems. The boots I had ever bought and had the same problem. At that time I still thought I had caught a "Monday boots", but this was not so. Hence my recommendation eindeutiige finger is off the boots. Meanwhile, I bought very good boots in an animal accessory shipping that keep me faithful service and really are "tight".