I live in these boots all winter long for hiking, walking, and everyday.  They're waterproof and the traction is amazing.  I live in a very heavy snow area so I wear my pac boots for shoveling and snowblowing, but for pretty much everything else, these are my go-tos.  They're incredibly comfortable, right out of the box.  With the higher lacing you can adjust the support to a perfect fit.  The padded collar means no rubbing or pinching around the ankle.  The insole gives outstanding support.  Even on super-slick ice, the treads grip, and the toe-bumper comes in very handy for kicking slush clumps off the car!  Can't recommend these highly enough.