vasque boot laces::I spent about 3 months in east africa in the great rift wearing these boots daily vasque boot laces

vasque boot laces::I spent about 3 months in east africa in the great rift wearing these boots daily.
The terrain was not especially rugged, and i carried a fairly small load most days, no more than 35 lbs.
The boots required no breakin period and did not blister my feet.
They were fairly comfortable.
They did get wet a few times, as we had some torrential floods, but most of the time i was hiking on dry soil and not rock outcrops.
The problems started when i returned and went straight to a project in the grand canyon.
The rough rocks in the grand canyon immediately began wearing away the soles and in only a couple of weeks the lugs were almost gone.
I have used vibram soles in the same area without noticing this type of quick wear.
Shortly after that, the roughout leather on the toes wore completely through.
In less than 4 weeks, the soles had come unglued and both toes looked like opentoed sandals.
These boots are not durable.
These boots are not good for anything beyond casual or recreational use.
I am distressed that red wing, in purchasing vasque, has taken a brand of boots noted for craftsmanship and moved production to asia, leaving any trace of craftsmanship behind in the process.
I will never buy a vasque boot again, and may think twice about buying red wing work boots as well.