Ya'll like to spend more money than me. I know they are made in China but I am wearing Brahmas. Leather, high topped, insulated, steel toe, water resistant, lace ups. ($29.99 to 39.99). They ARE very vulnerable to the sole ripping out on the inside side (that may have something to do with my gait). We used to have a boot/shoe repair guy here who would sue me a patch on the outside that covered up that hole nicely for about $8. I have had them last 15 months with the added patch (the sole wears through in that time) and have blown up a boot in 3 months too. Most usually are good for six months; though my Brahmas and a set of pull up knee high rubber junk for heavy barn cleaning, and crappie fishing from the shore are the only shoes I own.