I am a shoe freak...I own about 120 pair of boots and shoes...these are the BEST boots for walking I have....They grip in snow...I live up in the mountains and it snows about 6 to 9 feet every winter....I don't wear them IN the snow...but from my car to the store etc. they are great....I have every color...they fit true to size...I'd give them 6 stars if I could...they run true to size...tho I recommend a half size up...so that one can wear a med weight sock with....