I took a wintertime trip, and I wanted a boot that could handle rain and snow and that had good cushioning to spare my old knees while sightseeing. These Crocs are light, have great cushioning, and the upper and sole join without a seam, which makes them somewhat waterproof. They also had great traction on all surfaces - I never slipped in rain or snow.

They do have some negatives (for me these were outweighed by the positives). You may feel otherwise:
1. They don't breathe much. When I was outside, in cold weather, it wasn't a problem, but when I wore them for any length of time indoors, my feet got sweaty.
2. They don't dry quickly. They got pretty sweaty inside one day, and they didn't dry overnight, probably because they don't breathe much.
3. The fit is a bit off. My heel slides up a little each time I take a step (though a half size down was too small). I added a half-insole and that helped. I thought the slipping might cause extra wear on my sock or inside the boot, but it hasn't.
4. The sole wears quicker than a hard sole, but that's the price you pay for the cushioning and grip.