I gave this boot 5 stars as it is about the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. I use them for hiking in the Everglades and riding a big motorcycle. I find them to be about the most comfortable motorcycle boot ever as well. Most likely not the most protective boot for biking nor waterproof so my next pair is the GTX-8 a side zip with protective toe cup and is waterproof. They cost more and seem to be a better boot than this cheaper lightweight. If I were not biking or need waterproof I would have gotten another pair of these. The grip on the ground was amazing for a non boating shoe and I have worn them on slippery decks. I read that some reviews found them slippery but I found them grippy. I have used Mothers leather conditioner on them and used a waterproofing spray and they did keep me good and dry for showers but not after a real frog drowing rain for hours on the motorcycle. For the 80 bucks they are a deal. No wonder the SWAT team guys like this style boot.