Finding a Gore-tex shoe that doesn't look too ugly and frumpy is no easy task. I wanted something I could wear when splashing around in winter rains and not look as if I just don't care. This is the best option I've located, and it works quite well. It does run a bit large and may stretch more because it's a fabric shoe so take that into account when ordering. I've worn it several times and have found it comfortable and functional. It'll be interesting to see how it holds up after exposure to the usual hazards of really heavy rain -- and the usual gunk -- on city streets.