I bought these because my last boots began to leak early on in winter.
I live in St. Petersburg, Russia so I needed boots that could handle cold and wet. With my old boots I could hardly ride a bus in the winter without feeling like my feet would freeze and fall off.
These are AMAZING! When I first wore them they were a bit snug and the lining rubbed the inside of my foot. They became more fitted to my foot in a few days and I realized I hadn't pulled them tightly enough so that was fixed as well. Since then I have had NO complaints!
On New Year's Eve I stood outside in the freezing cold for an hour without moving and my feet were perfectly warm. I did not think this was possible!
They are much lighter than they look as well. The pull cord does get a bit ragged since it is suede but I don't mind that.
I would recommend these boots to anyone! They are pretty and very warm and very comfortable. I wore them sightseeing this winter where I was on my feet all day in them and they were very comfy!
Love!

UPDATE: I have had them for three winters in Russia and they were excellent. I brought them back and I have no doubt they will last a very long time here in the US as well.