These boots are very nice looking and very warm.  But, my feet do not get overheated.  In our recent cold snap, along with several inches of snow, my feet have stayed warm and dry in these.  My only complaint is that one of the little cloth gizmos through which the laces are threaded pulled off of the boot.  That is how I discovered that they are glued on, not sewn on.  I guess I'll get some super glue and fix the problem myself.  But, I would have been more impressed with these if those gizmos were sewn on.  Still, I'd buy another pair if they had my size.  I wear a 9 shoe and I bought these boots in size 10. They fit perfectly. I got the pewter and they look great with slacks or jeans.