i am very pleased with this boot.  it's very warm, rugged, and great quality. i didn't, however, buy this style to tramp around in deep snow and i wouldn't recommend it for that purpose. i make sure to spray it with suede protector so it doesn't get eaten by salt.  all things being equal, i would've loved to have gotten a pair of uggs, but these emus are a great substitute. one other thing:  these run big!  i take an 8.5-9 regularly; my emus are an 8 and fit well.  go down a size!