Is Vibram getting soft?

[bummer7580]

I am looking for advice on a boot with long wearing soles. After 7 yrs it is time to replace my Meindl airweights. Before that I used their Ibex boots. Great boots and the leather and seams failed before the Vibram soles. In the past couple of years I have purchased both Lowa and Zamberlan hiking boots with Vibram soles. Because of an old ankle injury I seem to put pressure on my right outside heel. The soles are wearing on the hiking boots at that point to soon be unusable. I haven't noticed this problem with the old Meindls. First- anyone notice Vibram wearing faster and second- any recommendations for a boot with long wearing soles? Thanks in advance.

 

[Billy Goat]

Why not have them resoled? I know several models of Zamberlan's can be. Sounds to me like you have a bit of a unique situation. You are applying wear in a very small spot. Going to be hard to counter that.

I think as rubber ages it can get harder too. Not positive about that tho.

 

[Poser]

If you go by the book, your high end hunting boot soles will only last for about 1000 miles of use before needing a resole.