Awful walking boots

Bought a pair of leather walking boots from MW for my daily dog walk of 1- 2 hours; within 3 months the laces disintegrated, and 6 months later the 'leather' instep cracked to become a gaping hole.

Great customer service, they were replaced without question - only for the same thing to happen again.

I have never seen real leather do this. Previous boots lasted between 5 and 10 years of almost daily use.

Again, great customer service. Was advised not to buy leather, opt for fabric boots instead. However, these are even worse:

1. 'Breathable' material actually make your feet sweat and smell
2. On an average English walk, water just soaks through them;
3. After only 3 months of use, I can feel every twig and pebble underfoot. The sole is too soft and pliable for walking. It is almost like wearing moccasins
4. Very quickly the fabric softens, and offers zero ankle support

They are comfortable, but absolutely useless for walking. Can't recommend their boots to anyone