I ordered these boots to replace my old Sorels which are over 20 years old. They are very warm and sturdy made boots and have good worksmanship like my 20 year old Sorel boots. I ordered them one size bigger because I work outside all day in temps as low as 40 degrees below zero or colder and wear very heavy wool socks. I did have to cut the elastic on the front of the liner because they were a little too snug on my big ankles with heavy wool socks on. Now there's more than enough room for two pairs of socks if I need them. They also have good gripping soles. By the looks of it, these boots will outlive me. I highly recommend them.