When I pick my boots for work, then to me is very important, how long do the shoes and how vulnerable they are. I got these boots and was thrilled - the fit was great, I liked them and they were really comfortable. Unfortunately, the joy did not last long, because the "epidermis" was full of flaws within a few days and peeled off. The view was unfortunately on ugly inner lining. Thus, the stiffness Latvians were within a few days no longer feasible to work. Pity! Sent back I did not, however, as I was told in stores, it was "just so" in cheaper shoes with art materials.