I bought these boots two winters ago.  I live in Wisconsin and I walk my dog for an hour and a half every day year-round, so they get a lot of use.  After about two months both boots got cracks on the soles that leak water in above freezing weather.  I tried to repair them with "shoe goo" but that only seemed to be a temporary fix.  Otherwise they are comfortable and warm.  So they'd probably be a good winter boot for someone who only walks on paved roads.  However, if you do any winter hiking I would not recommend these boots.