Schnee Boots failing?

[Fallguy]

I have a pair of Schnee Guide Boots that I bought over 10 years ago. The original bottoms lasted over 8 years before needing to be replaced. I sent them back to Schnee to be refurbished. It's been less than 2 years and the top side of the rubber bottoms are cracking and leaking. Has anyone one else had this happen with their boots?
I've sent a email to Schnee's to see what kind of warranty work they will do to fix this problem.

[Fallguy]

I was instructed by Schnees to send the boots back to have the rubber bottoms replaced. We'll see if they cover them under warranty.

[Fallguy]

The service manager from Schnee's contacted me after my boots arrived. They are going to replace the rubber bottoms at NO charge. So they are standing behind their product. I have a question, does anyone know of anything that can be applied to the rubber bottoms to help keep the rubber supple to avoid cracking?

[ozy clint]

Is it the sole or the midsole that you're referring to?

I've had midsoles deteriorate on multiple brands of boots. It's an age thing.

I'm actually interested in getting a pair of Schnee granite boots.

My Lowa Tibet Hi's have been resoled but now my heel has worn through the lining on the inside.

[Fallguy]

Mine are their rubber bottom Guide pack boots, similar in style to the Bean Boot. I have not had any of their hiking style boots