Below is not my typical image. There's no question that the Simms G3 Guide Boots are my absolute favorite wading boot I've ever owned (I don't get them for free and I'm not paid to say this). They still don't last long enough though. Below is a shot of a new boot and a newly retired boot. I wear through just over 2 pairs of these a year. That's about 120 days of use per pair of boots. I always purchase poly cord to replace the laces that come with the boots as the poly cord I purchase seems to outlast the regular laces at least 4x.

I've never recorded how many days of use a pair of wading boots lasts for me, but today is day number 1 on a new pair and I'm curious how long I can push them. A use day to me is anytime I get in them. I have approx. 30 more consecutive guide days and then I'll take a day off. My boots are always wet between late May and Halloween. Will this pair last from now (July 16) until Halloween which will be about 100 guide days? I'll post a shot on Nov. 1st and we'll see...