These boots are very comfortable & very sturdy!!! They are very much like the boots I had several years ago that I loved very much; I'm very glad I bought them & am very thankful they are just like the boots I lost!!! If you are looking for winter boots or hiking boots these are the boots for you!!! They do very well in snow & climbing up mountain trails!!! They have a waffle traction which is great for not slipping on mountain trails & ice!!!