I got these boots from shoebuy before the season. My feet are narrow and a size 11, so I was wary of ordering on line, but I wasn't finding anything in the stores that fit,and were designed for walking. Who decided that a wedge heel was ok for walking on ice? I was looking for knee high winter boots that were dry, comfy & warm, walkable but not ugly. hard to do in any size, even harder in an 11. These are all of that and more. I love the color. its an eye pleasing grey that goes with everything and doesn't really show the salt from the road. They even look somewhat passable with a skirt. Women are always complementing my boots. the lacing is great to adjust the boot to thicker layers on the leg, or just for increased support. My ankles are bad, and I have plantar fasciitis and my feet had been in pain for months, but after a winter in these boots, my feet & ankles are happy and normal. there's tons of support - I walk a lot! Also, I live in Boston, and we had quite the snowy, icy winter this year. Even after I stepped off of a bus into an ankle deep moat of slushy water in a sleet storm and waded home through miles of unsalted icy brick and 3 foot snowbanks, and more watery slush (no exaggeration!), my feet & shins stayed dry and warm. never thought I'd be a person to say this, but: I'm almost sorry - not entirely -  that the weather is warmer now and I cant wear my boots anymore (and I used to live in LA!).