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I bought a pair like these from a second-hand store about six years ago, and they already had a bit of wear on them.
I know absolutely nothing about them: brand, year, actual age, nothing. I assume they're a military standard issue boot, or a knock off of, because my Ma wore a pair like this during Desert Storm.
When I bought them, the right lace a nick on it where it was fraying and I figured I'd have to replace it. Still six years, still have the same laces.
They're my go-to footwear for everything. Not waterproof to any degree above the laces, the soles are indestructible, as are the laces. I don't clean the fabric as often as I should, so they're probably deteriorating, but still holding strong.
I would strongly recommend them to anybody, as long as you don't live somewhere that is constantly wet.