I had been looking for some good tall waterproof boots to use while out in the snow or walking along the pond with the dogs.  I got these boots one size bigger so when it's cold out I can use thermal socks comfortably.(btw they are conforatable with thermal socks).  I have also used them with just regular white cottton socks and still found the boots to be very comfortable and still felt secure while walking in snnow, even being one size larger.  These boots also have straps located on the upper part of the boot.  I did not really consider how beneficial these straps are when I bought these boots(my last pair of boots like these did not have straps and i was still very happ with them). The clamp part of the strap works very well and tightens to a comfortable grip on my leg.  I have worn these boots out in 16" of snow(the northeast this past week) and have had no problems with the clamps coming undone on the strap.  All in all if you're lookiing for a good pair of waterproof boots to wear out snowblowing/shoveling, walking in shallow ponds, rivers etc.then definitely then these will not disapoint.