i am looking at this thread again due to having the toe box rip out on two differnt pairs of OTB Abyss boots.  Both times this has happened half way through my second 8 day trip with the boot.  I loved these things, but I need something that lasts longer. 

I see that the Storm boot is discontinued by NRS and thought I might give it a try.  Does anyone have further updates on those as I know they had some similar problems?

Any other ideas?

Thanks