Great for the midatlantic wet mucky cold weather.  As warned by the other reviews I ordered a size up (an 8 instead of the normal 7 or 7 1/2 I am) and was pleasantly satisfied.  Must wear long socks to avoid that bruise that can form on the back of your ankle- but toasty, dry, and quite fashionable.  Oh- and the slipperiness when around wet slick floors, it's true... almost fell in the grocery (awkward)... but otherwise it stomps above the rest.