Received outstanding price from Amazon on these boots - $39.98 (normally $80) - I believe this Bomag Calder model might be getting replaced by Skecher. I wanted a pair of "hiking" boots (weatherproof) for my daily 2 mile walks with my dog. These fit the bill perfectly. They are comfortable (minimal break-in period), and appear to be "weatherproof" though I have not yet walked thru a deep puddle of water to verify this - these boots are definitely much warmer than my normal Skecher walking sneakers during the winter months. i own three other pairs of Skechers (2 pairs of walking shoes and a pair of "All Terrain" Shape-Ups), and based on another reviewer, I ordered my boots 1/2 half size bigger than what I normally wear - I am glad i did. The toe box is a little tighter for these boots and the additional half size pays off, since I normally wear double socks (or a pair of thicker ski type socks) whenever I wear hiking boots. Another strong point for Skecher is that I have noticed that Skecher Soles last twice as long as other brands of shoes I have previously owned (these include NB, Nike, ASIC's and Reebok).  I would definitely recommend the Bomag Calder Boots if you are in the market for this type of shoes, and cost is a factor.