I wear these boots to movies, museums, and on long winter walks. They are waterproof and very, very warm, even in a Vermont cold spell. Every inside surface is lined with fleece, including the long leather tongue. And the outsoles get a good grip on snow and ice. I've never slipped yet and feel very stable in these boots..

These boots appear to be fashionable lace-ups. And they are. The laces really do criss-cross from foot to knee over a long leather tongue. But no need to go through any lacing to get them on or off. A long zipper on the side gives you instant access and egress.

And the laces are good for something besides style. You can precisely adjust the width of these boots by how tightly or loosely you lace them. Plump caves and slender caves alike can find happiness in these boots.

I have slim calves, but I keep my boots big for tucking in jeans and pants. I went out and bought skinny jeans just to wear with these boots, and that's a great look. But I can also squeeze my comfy flair-bottomed pants inside.

I purchased my boots in a store, but I think you could buy them online with confidence because I found the sizing reliable. I asked for my usual size, and they fit perfectly.