Yes...normally I wouldn't spend that much for any shoe or boot but I walk 2 to 4 miles a day for "exercise." I was burning through 150 dollar walking critters at a rate of a pair every 4 to 6 months. In the process my knees, ankles, and feet were breaking down. I do my walking in a field so shoes were subject to field conditions, also a detriment to longevity.

After an extensive search I found Asolo TPS 520 GTV gortex linned, Vibram souls.

Took me 4 months to break them in but now...they are nice and knees, ankles, and feet are much better.

All that being said...to not plow in to help someone over 300 dollar boots...nah...I didn't do the right thing.