3 out of 4 of us had NRS storms on our recent 15 day wabakimi adventure. all were purchased this year and all were the updated 2008 boots. mine had the zippered tongues, but the other pairs did not. my right boot came apart while the left was somewhat better, although in another week would have been the same. the other two pairs were pretty good, but had started to separate at the toe caps and foot flex areas. surprisingly, NRS claims that they have not had similar problems with their work boot model, even though they look like they're made by the same manufacturer.

i kept the boots together with two part epoxy from our boat repair kit.

when they get things straightened out, i'll order another pair. they're perfect for where we go and the way we travel, but my camp shoes will now be lace up and portage capable.

again, this is the second pair i have returned. the 08 boots addressed the defects i listed in my cover letter when i returned the last pair, but now the whole boot came apart. it's the manufacturing process, not the design.