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And I don't know why you wouldn't expect a high-end boot company to at least take a look at the problem to make sure that it wasn't a manufacturing defect instead of regular wear and tear. There's standard testing to confirm GoreTex failure which would put the cost of replacement on GoreTex, not the boot company. My Lowas don't have a lifetime warranty but the company is fixing them nonetheless, because they recognize that I spent a lot of money on my boots and want me to recommend them to others. And again, I would think an accomplished outdoor boot designer knows the difference between a defect and a wear issue. I'm glad you're happy with your Crispis. It's prudent for someone within the industry to recognize a lack of service when he sees it and warn fellow hunters about the possibility that they may not be treated as well by one company as another. You don't have to agree. But I doubt you're coming from anywhere near his knowledge about boot construction. Am I right?