I purchased these boots for a caving trip with friends.  They arrive quickly and fit true to the size.  They are a little stiff at first and if you aren't used to wearing boots that go over the ankles then I would recommend getting them a few weeks ahead of time and walking around in them to break them in.  I definitely got some wicked blisters on my first few walks.  I am a runner but had never done much hiking.  While they are a lot heavier than running shoes they were surprisingly comfortable and provided a lot of support - I didn't even add any additional insoles...

I took these on a trip and thought they provided good traction.  They were also pretty waterproof for not billing advertised that way.  We spent probably 6-7 minutes walking through water and my feet stayed nice and dry.  Now that I am back from the trip I often use them in place of my rain boots because they are definitely puddle proof.  I imagine they will make nice boots in the winter as they have pretty good grips on the bottom so I imagine they will provide support on icy roads.