I bought a pair of Bugaboots about 6 years ago and have worn them maybe 10 to 15 times. The boots are barely broke in and when I went to use them recently I pulled the lace right through the D Ring. Upon further examination I noticed that more than half of the D Rings are nearly corroded through, and these boots are barely broken in. Columbia's warranty department informed that this would be considered normal wear and that they would not be willing to compensate me for the inferior product. I have owned many lower priced boots and have never had an issue even close to this happen to them. I used to think that Columbia was a premium product, and they have always been priced to reflect that, but this situation has completely changed my mind. I would strongly suggest not wasting your money on an overpriced inferior product.