I just received, and sent back a pair of the new Storms.
I had the previous version and loved them but they fell apart after 15 days use.  The new versions have a lot more of the thicker rubber reinforcing.  They felt a lot stiffer and less comfortable than the old ones.  They also no longer have drainage holes [smiley=thumbdown.gif].  I've had great service from NRS but I really wish they would have solved the durability issues without redesigning the boot.  I guess I'm going to try the OTBs and hope they last.