I had been eye-balling Sorels for a few winters and was hesitant to pull the trigger because of the high cost and the fact none that I tried really seemed fit very well.  I spotted these on Cyber Monday and figured for $40 they were worth a shot. I am so happy with these boots.  They are super comfy, fitting over my large calves with no problem, and they keep my feet warm and dry during brutal winter weather. It is also worth noting they have great traction and do surprisingly well on ice. I honestly cannot recommend these boots enough.