I got these in time for my trip to rainy Tuscany. Since I didn't wear them in I did get small blisters on my heels but these were so comfortable and warm. We walked 5-7 miles several days through Florence, Venice, Pisa and Rome. Great traction on wet, mossy cobblestones too.
I'm 5'5" and they hit higher than they look and they brought compliments from my companions.