I've owned a pair of these OBoz boots for just over a year, and have put 200 - 250 miles on them, most of that on the AT in NH and PA. They have fit well and been comfortable, but I've thought I might prefer a more rigid soled boot.

Noticed last weekend that the boots were seeming a little extra thin in the soles. While putting them on on the last day of the hike, I noticed that all the orange rubber lugs were broken off the center of the sole of my right boot, leaving only the black ones on the sides.

I'm about 6", 225 pounds, and hard on shoes, but under 250 miles seems ridiculous.

A couple of questions:

1. Think I'll have any luck on returning them for credit or replacement at REI, despite being past 12 months?
2. What might be more durable without adding much weight? I like the mid-height, as well as the narrow heel and wide toes, and don't want a taller boot.