i got last years tm twos and after riding my brothers 5 yrs ago they r still just as awesome.. looking at the lacing system u can actually see how the laces draw pressure from the sides of the boot rather than the top and i feel it makes for a very comfortable boot especially with my some what wide feet.. ive done about 60+ days on them with no real signs of wear and tear and r still stiff and easily have another 1 or 2 full seasons in them.. if u know they work why not do it again? just throwing in my 0.02.