I have the Solomon and wore it on my first Colorado Elk hunt last year. they did okay on the hunt, but am looking at getting a stiffer and higher boot for this year.
To answer your questions on durability; mine are close to 4 years old and still waterproof enough to cross streams and handle morning dew and light rain. They are starting to wear out, but with proper care and a lot of Nikwax, I think I'll get another year of use out of them. I am not a heavy user, a lot of weekend hikes late Spring through early fall, and one or two trips out west each year.
Pros:
Super comfortable when on a trails and in mild terrain ( for me). The weather ranged from the 40s in the morning to mid-80s on some hot afternoon days. With some full cushion Darn Tough socks, my feet were comfortable.
Almost no break-in period
Cons:
Not stiff enough to side-hill in steep country; at least not for me. My ankles/feet where tired after a few hours in steep terrain. We ended up finding elk in some of the less rough areas last year, but could have been an issue if we had to chase them into rough country. I don't have the best ankles, so someone with no ankle problems may have a different experience.
Underfoot and toe protection is lacking. After about a few hours of hiking I could really feel the rocks under my feet. My toes also were a little bruised up after working through some rocky terrain as well. I never noticed this on hiking trails, but after a few hours of deadfalls and rocks it was noticeable.
Although mine are still waterproof, they are a little short for some of the creek crossing I encountered.
Disclaimer:
I didn't tag an elk, so I cannot say how they did on a pack out.
