Why do you think they won't last very long? The build quality looks very good to me, with stitching (presumably as well as glue) holding the various parts together. The soles are vibram and the grip has been excellent for me on both rough terrain and mud. As Nancy Sinatra once sang (and this...
I just bought a pair of 2GTX's and have put about 15 miles on them so far. I'm blown away! My previous experience with hiking boots is that you suffer for your first 100 miles or so until they break in, and even then you may still need the extra pair of socks, or it's a chore to get them on and...