i bought these [in blue] on a whim, and they are probably the best boots i own.  while it was probably foolish to have my first wearing of these boots on an 8+ hour school day with no backup shoes, they were perfectly fine!  the rubber sole, while not rugged exactly, is great for a new york winter and the overall style is pretty timeless.  i like that the top of the boot shaft is loose as i can tuck in any pair of pants; not just skinny jeans.  the boot fits just right and is surprisingly well made for such a low price