My first pair of Cruiserworks, made by the original owners, lasted ten years.  They were the best pair of boots I ever had.  When they finally wore out I bought another pair from the company.  Same name but new owners.  And these boots were crap.  Leaked within a year of purchasing them and at that with minimum wear.  So I called the company, now with its new (count 'em, third) owners and they said sorry, its' not our problem.  The boots were made by the prior company's owners and the new owners are responsible for their problems.

So, I figure, how long until the current owners go belly up and another bunch buys the company.  That's why I bought a pair of Tour Master boots -- and they're great.

(Moderator -- if you don't want to post a critical comment I guess that's your choice.  But if that's the case don't bother me with more emails -- unsubcribe this very disappointed customer.)