I bought these for my mother in law for Christmas approx. 3 years ago. She still wears them in the winter to this day. She lives in MN so the extremeness of the cold and snow can be miserable. She loves these boots because they keep her feet warm and dry, even in the most ridiculous weather. The grips on the bottoms are pretty good too, as she hasn't fallen yet on the ice (she is older, and heavier set). Anything with the name Columbia on it is the way to go.