Chris,

Did you have the bolt seam at the top?

That seam should be placed at either 9 O'clock or 3 O'clock (fore or aft), so it does not bend so much as the axle works up and down. They last longer that way.

Rob
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On Wednesday, 9 October 2013 10:16:13 UTC+10:30, ChrisKlinger wrote:
> Replaced my boots November of 2012. Just noticed that one is already split
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> at the top.
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> I know I didn't buy bargain-basement. Wish I could remember where I bought
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> 'em!
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> Can anyone recommend who sells boots that last?