Red wings are the shit. I have a pair of GoodYears (yes same people that make the tires) they are probably 8 years old and stil kicking. My Red Wings had to be replaced every year but that was in a shop getting brake clean and oil and shit all over them every day. The good thing about Red Wings are once you pay for a pair, you never have to pay for a pair again, they just replace them for free. They are pretty comfy if you buy the inserts.