Boots high quality, well made, sturdy and warm running a little wide.  I normally wear a size 10 in a sneaker or boot but from experience with other boots ordered from Polar and after reading reviews, found you need to order a size up for proper fit ordering these in a size 11.  Soul does not have a deep traction cut but is rather nobby and flat with a small low heal. Have not worn in the snow so not sure how good they would be and what kind of traction you would have and if they would slip and slide but good in the rain. I like the boot but would have preferred if they were just a bit higher not coming to mid-calf as described but rather fitting just at the ankle. I prefer when sitting down the top of the boot does not show with sock.  The boots are comfortable and there is plenty of room to wear with a thick sock in the cold but would otherwise be a bit big with a lighter weight sock.  Laces are very long even after double tying and the boots are easy to put on and take off. Overall these boots are a great value at a very affordable price.