I have some Cabela Pinnacle snake boots that are old too. I may try them and go for the hat trick.
Dang the dry rot!
But, the bright spot is that I went looking for some boots. Found a local feed store that carries Mucks (it is WET here this spring). I walked in and ran into a pretty little lady neighbor who used to hang with my oldest daughters when they were kids.
I got a hug, a nice discount and walked out with Mucks for just under $100. Can't beat that!