StylinLP,

I think my Salomans must have something close to 250 miles on them now, and show only light wear on the soles (for whatever that's worth).

Incidentally, I'm no demon on the trail. I don't conciously baby my shoe, but I'm evidently a bit easier on them than some others. I'm ot especially heavy, and I don't carry a whole lot of weight.

I started my first thru-hike with 20-year-old Limmers, and wore them until they wetted out in New Jersey. Bought a pair of light Vasque boots and wore them from Harriman to Baxter, wore them on a lot of hikes for ten years, then wore them from Springer to Baxter. They have little sole left, and I very rarely wear them, but they are still somewhat serviceable for places I don't want to wear my new ones.

best, jcp