Put simply, these boots are warm and comfortable. I bought these in anticipation of winter, and was greeted by a couple snowy days immediately after receiving these. The first day, they were of course a bit stiff, and the insole was a tad slick. after a day though, the boots loosened a little, and the insole formed to my foot, which was nice. As far as boots go, these are fairly lightweight, and yet are definitely warm as advertised. I have had no issues with the eyelets. I am guessing that issues with this last year have been resolved at this point, because it hasn't been an issue for me at all. They seem to be reasonably slip resistant, but I would necessarily go wandering around looking for a patch of ice to test them on. These definitely exceeded my expectations, and for such a reasonable price, I cant think of any reason not to own a pair. I'm glad that I now do.

ed: Now that I've had these a two months, my initial impressions have been confirmed. They have actually gotten more comfortable, and the warmth and waterproofing have been well tested and are as advertised. I definitely recommend them.