I've owned these boots for over a year.  I broke them in on a winter trip to Paris.  I walked miles in all weather conditions, including light snow and rain.  They're amazingly comfortable, and my feet stayed dry.  I keep a coat of wax polish on them, and they still look as good...better, than when I bought them.  I'm considering buying another pair as a backup!  For me, they run about 1/2 size large, so I bought down 1/2 size down.  I highly recommend them!