I've run Crispi West Rivers (Scheels exclusive) for 2 seasons of big game and upland bird hunting. They've not leaked yet and are in amazing condition. I clean them and get them warmed up by my wood stove then apply protectant (Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP Leather Preservative) and let it absorb. Other than a barbed wire scrape here and there, they look and feel great. Extremely comfortable boots.