These are good RAIN boots. They are in fact water proof, however despite the seemingly thick tread around the sides of the boots, it lacks really good tread UNDER the boot, making them somewhat slippery.  In addition, they are not warm unless you wear two pair of socks.  I bought these in a pinch between snow storms and I wish I would have saved my money.  As rain boots, they are FANTASTIC, but I would say not for snow.