Have not put the new pair on, but have been wearing the 5212s for over 30 years..at least 25 pairs..best outdoor shoe I have worn.

I've had these boots a little over a year. I use them as a non-insulated hunting boot. I wore them on an elk hunting trip and two bird hunting trips. I put quite a few miles on them over all kinds of terrain. They were comfortable for the most part. I found my foot did slip a little bit when walking down steep terrain. But I might not have had the proper weight socks on. They have held up well. My only complaint is that the laces are too short. T double know all my boots and shoes to prevent them from coming undone. If I lace these up to the top, they are almost too short to do that. Make the laces about 4" longer. I'm going to replace the original laces with longer ones.

Great traction and support for hiking. Only downside if kept laces tight and worn all day the tongue starts to dog into my foot.

These boots are comfortable, and they keep my feet dry. They've held up well through my many days of hiking up and down slopes in the woods.