Initially, I loved these boots and was excited that my feet wouldn't freeze while I shoveled snow.  That excitement ended when the zipper broke on the second time I wore them.  Sorel boots are usually great, so I don't know what happened.  They are difficult to get on and then the zipper is at an angle, so it's hard to get them zipped.  Then, the zipper broke on the right boot.  They are throw aways now. Good thing I'm moving south and don't have to replace them!