I got these for traveling and they did not disappoint. They kept my feet dry and were comfortable even after walking all day in them. I like that I have the option of wearing them down & not having to lace them all the way up. Although they are not as pretty as they used to be after all my walking (and the snow & slush they pushed through), they are still in one piece and just need some tlc to get them looking good again. Totally recommend them--although as with all shoes they do need to be broken in before any big walking trips.