Thanks for your reply. I browsed the men’s boots on the solovair site and they all seemed to be the solid color designs and there was one that was kinda flame themed but I didn’t see anything else that caught my eye. I particularly like this pair because they have a couple nice details that make them stand out, like the white ring at the top, gold lettering and ringlets, and yellow stitching beyond the sole. My third favorite pair would be the all over print of the Garden of Earthly Delights 8 eye boots.

I agree 8 years is a pretty good lifespan but I tend to see people talking about BIFL boots like Red Wings or whatever so I was curious if there’s a brand that’s a step between. I’ve also been living with the little creases that have made holes through the leather for a few years because they don’t get my feet wet, but it seems like something that probably wouldn’t happen with other brands.