I buy Danner boots and there's a local store nearby which helps. Danner warranty from 1 to 2 years so if they loose the dwr of leak even covered in concrete they give you new ones. I have a budy that gives me a 50% discount and I get at least 2 pairs of quality boots 2 years ish for 90 to 140$. Even without a discount it's worth it.
Great review. I look for "reporting from the field" type reviews. I'm new to your channel and you probably explained it already, but why didn't you get Redbacks since you mentioned them ? I've tried Oliver and Redbacks. Both are/were good to me. I don't remember having to break them in. Never going back to laces lol. That Wrencher-XL bag looks quality. I'm at the point in my life where I want wheels on my mobile tool bag. But that's a nice looking bag. Thx for sharing.