Magnum - Avvio da combattimento Elite Spider 8.0

I've had my pair of Elite Spider 8.0 for about 2 years now, since then they've been worn a lot. The first impression was great, never had a lighter boot in hand, the workmanship made a good impression, breathability par excellence, sole very grippy (but gives better grip). During the two years in my possession, they were, well, burdened rather moderately and yet I unfortunately have to admit that I am now a bit disappointed in them. The sole comes off at the tip, but that could be fixed. In some areas, especially at the back of the sole, the paint comes off the leather like a burst, and this began quite early, after a few weeks. The worst thing, however, is that after a few months, the plastic stiffening in the heel of my right boot broke and then pushed itself through the inner fabric in nasty, sharp-edged pieces. The inner material in the heel area has therefore dissolved into shreds and has thus opened the way for further sharp pieces of plastic. I then removed the heel stiffening, but now the boot is wearable again, but at this point I only have a slight layer of leather from which the sole is now also coming off. On the left, the inner material in the heel area has also rubbed off almost completely, but this can be dismissed as a sign of wear (if you want), the plastic stiffening is still largely intact. I am ultimately disappointed especially because my experience with these boots is very different from the experience I was able to have with their previous pair (Stealthforce 8.0, without cap), these boots have me 7 (!) Worn through deserts, rivers, jungles and mud (i.e. heavy use) for years and never gave up, even though they looked natural in the end like chewing and spitting out, the leather had no breakage, the sole was always firmly on the shoe (sewn at the front), the inner material did not dissolve and I certainly didn't have to endure sharp-edged plastic tips in my heel. Conclusion: Good shoe! Unfortunately not nearly as long-lasting as hoped.