I've had a few pair of Columbia shoes like this in the past, I like them for winter in parking lot at work when it's icy. This one is very similar, but it is one ugly shoe. Other than that it's a fine shoe, runs a little narrow and about 1/2 size to small. Seems like the inner lining behind your heel wears thru too soon, but that is about the only negative and reason for 4 stars.