I was actually looking for a stylish waterproof boot to wear in the winter months when I trek through sludgey mess.  I did go up half a size to an 8, which was great advice from other reviewers.  The boots looked better in the picture though.  I wasn't impressed with mine when I got them.  The black color actually looked faded in certain parts of the boot, and the material seems thin and not insulated well.  Overall, they'll get the job done, but *sigh*  my quest for a nice galosh is still not fulfilled