i just moved to New York so this is my first set of snow boots ever.  they are absolutely perfect, and i got them just in time for all these crazy snow blizzards we've been having.  i have walked through over a foot of snow and over several inches of ice without slipping or falling - the grip on the bottom of the boots is absolutely amazing.  my feet and legs stay warm because of the plush lining.  and i love the fact that they lace up rather than having to shove my foot into them because they work for people with big calves like me.  they are kind of heavy duty so i wouldn't recommend them for fashion, but i recommend them 100% for actual walking in the snow.