i have 2 pairs of boots.. i have my "kickers" as i call them, or my barn boots, which are my cheap justins that i bought that wont cost alot to replace.. i wear boots out in 3-4 months tops.. but i wore them everywhere, working cattle, washing cattle, rain, snow, hot sun, soaking wet or dry.. i've worn them through all.. but my other pair are mysquare toed leather and ostrich Dan Post boots... not alot of people know about Dan Post's, but i cant say enough about em. i paid a nice chunk of money for them at a cattle show, but they dont go out in the barn... i only wear them when barrel race, when i show my pigs or cattle, or to school.. they've seen water, dirt, mud, dust, shavings, and everything in between, but i just keep them clean, and i love them to death.. they are SOO EASY to break in because they are SOO SOFT! they arent huge or clunky and they dont weigh me down. just sayin in this post, dont be afraid to have your "do everything" boots and your show boots.