These are sturdy, comfortable boots. However I wouldn't go so far to say they're waterproof. I used them for the first time when I hiked the Smoky mountains in TN. It was a 6 hour hike with snow and ice, and also rained almost the entire time. While I didn't feel my feet were wet and didn't have any squish inside my boot during the hike, afterwards when I took them off, my socks were drenched (see photo). They held up nicely to the water for the most part but definitely let some in after some time.  I was slightly disappointed because I bought these for the waterproof goretex, but it didn't impress.  Regardless, they were comfortable and provided the support I needed for the hike.