It's Fall in Seattle.  I walk about 1/3 of a mile from my car to work and these boots are comfortable and supportive.  I have a very wide calf (so I have trouble finding the tall rain boots)and these have been a happy medium with the neoprene top.  I do find that sometimes the lip of the top cuts into my leg, but it's likely because I'm a person of size.

These are well-insulated, which was unexpected.  With regular cotton athletic socks, these are VERY warm.  I feel very secure walking on slick pavement with the tread.

The boot fits wide, even for a wide width shoe.  I could wear about 4 pairs of socks in these boots.  I could have probably been OK with an 11, but the extra room is not a problem; my feet stay in the footbed quite well.  I think these will also perform well in the snow!