I bought boots that were guaranteed waterproof but came home with wet feet the first day.  So, I looked at all the positive reviews of these Columbia boots and trusted the comments.  They are nice looking, super easy to get in and out of (a big priority for me), even pretty deep snow will not get in them, they are warm, they have pretty good cushioning on the bottom if you have to walk long distances (could be more, but still it's definitely enough), they are waterproof, the style is very cute and the black color makes them workable with nicer clothes.  Great product, thanks.