I couldn't be happier with these boots.  I wanted a water resistant boot for winter wear that retained a classy appearance and didn't just look like a rain boot.  These fit the bill perfectly.  My usual size fit to a 'T' and they are oh so comfortable!  The first day I wore them I walked all over Cologne visiting the Christmas markets.  No rubs, blisters or rough spots, and my feet were warm and dry.  A few weeks later I wore them while doing walking tours of Florence, and again, perfectly comfortable (and let me tell you, we walked about 15 miles a day).  In fact, I traded into these and left my broken-in comfort shoes at the hotel because the boots were warmer.  I wore them both with boot-cut jeans and with jeggings and tunics and always felt like I looked good, and most importantly, was always comfy.  I have gotten a lot of compliments on them as well.  My only wish is that they came in a darker, chocolate brown, but I'm going to try the suggestion of another reviewer and treat them with some leather conditioner to see if that will darken them up a bit.  I'm almost sad it's Spring and these will have to go in the closet until next Fall!