I have very wide and muscular calves and thanks to this handy tool I don’t have to cut my boots anymore! I have had zero issue so far after having it for a week. The stretcher is a heavy metal tool, I’m sure it will be able to do its job for years to come if I just take care of it properly. I did successfully stretch one boot out over the last couple days, and just started working on the second boot. As you can see in the picture the boot is stretched! The other boot is untouched from Ariat so you can clearly see the major difference. I am very pleased with this stretcher! I stretched my boot as wide as I needed and there was still room to stretch with the tool. This was the best investment EVER!
(Please excuse my bed it these photos.)