These boots are really nice!  They are a little bit hard to put on and take off but a little bit of talcum powder took care of that. If you live in the snow country like me, these are perfect.  Those "water proof" shoes and/or boots are NEVER water proof.  These boots are water proof and your feet won't be wet when you're done plowing or shoveling the snow.  I'm sure they would be nice in any wet areas as long as the water isn't higher than the boots.  **MAKE SURE** you measure the length of the bottom of your shoes.  Use that measurement (in inches) for the boot size.  My first pair were too small and I had to exchange them for a larger pair.