If you're looking to marry the idea of form and function, you've come to the right place. These boots are majestic.

I grew up in a wild west of snow and outdoor activities and I loved my L.L. Beans. Having moved to Seattle where it's not as harsh, I wanted something to protect my feet from the cold and dampness of the constant rain. These boots are light enough to wear on a daily basis and took less than a week to mold to my foot. Of course they keep the forces of dampness at bay but the best part is that you feel like you're James Dean when you're wearing them. I've had no less than 5 friends ask me where I got these boots and how much they set me back.

As a note, others have talked about fit and if you're unsure about it, you can always go into a Nordstrom's and try them out before you order them. You'll save a considerable amount of money by going through Amazon, but if you're like me and hate sending things back, take advantage of the excellent service at Nordstrom's.

I gave this boot 4/5 stars because I noticed that the heel that came standard doesn't have the grip and hold that I expect from any sort of boot. I have a wooden deck that goes up to my door and when walking on it during the rain, I've noticed that the coefficient of friction that keeps me from falling on my butt is remarkably low. I expect that when I start seeing a need to replace the heel (as other reviewers have noted) this will all clear up, but I'm a little sad that I need to re-heel a boot to get better traction.