They are that Barry.

You know one thing that I don't understand about new versus old boots: The leather on these boots is not any thicker than that on some of my newer boots but it is one hell of a lot tougher. It is pliable and bendy like you'd expect but it doesn't abrade or cut nearly as easily. Maybe it was tanned better or something. I have a hard time believing that cows are growing less tough leather than they used to.

Will