This the second pair of Columbia Omni-Heat Boots I've purchased. I bought the Women's Heavenly Shorty Omni-Boot in December, and initially I liked those boots a lot. Soon, however, I found that the bulky fur-type material around the ankle made it hard to wear the boots with pants, and I did have some issues with snow coming in over the top of the boots. And then after 5 weeks' of wear, the interior lining started to break down and I developed a blister.

I got these Loveland Mid Omni-Heat boots as a replacement and I like them a lot better. The sleeker profile makes them work better with pants and they work fine as well to wear with dresses going to and from work. The traction is great, they are very warm for cold city wear (in Toronto) and they are waterproof. So far, I've had no problems with the lining.

They fit a little more loosely than the Heavenly boots - there is room for thick socks. I haven't tested them for long periods of time in super-cold weather, but I have worn them around in the city for an hour or so when it has been -10C.

I wish they had a little more arch support, and the jury's out on how sturdy the lining is.