Husband has a high-boned foot that requires plenty of toe room (these are perfect if you know people with square-ish feet!) When he volunteered for Katrina clean up we got his first pair of Bogs, knee high boots to protect from whatever might be hiding in the mud under brush! Then we got the mossy version of this style and they are wearing thin after several years. Last Christmas he got the mid-height, -40F style and they were true to advertisement. This time he needed an all-terrain and all-weather shoe for delivering meals-on-wheels to rural folks, something with good traction when being chased by turkeys (genuine feathered ones who race him to the van!)These have a good arch and a stretchy neoprene "bootie" that fits to the foot around the ankle and keeps out leaves or grass. The outside shell is vulcanized rubber so feet stay dry and the tag says they are good to -20F. The lining has a microbe shield to protect from odor, bacteria, and fungus. Life is full of adventures and Bogs have been a real plus in keeping his feet happy in any situation.