I'm not much of a boot person. In fact I hate them. Pretty much any type of shoe that goes above my ankles I hate. So I was looking for a shoe that would feel like a sneaker but protect like a boot. I finally found it with the Targhee II. This shoe fits like a sneaker but acts like a boot. It is exceptionally waterproof and has a comfortable fit. It is heavier than a normal sneaker but lighter than the average boot. The traction on snow and ice is phenomenal. I went sledding with my son the other day and these worked great. They gave me great traction on a very icy hill and kept my feet dry and warm for the few hours I was outside. Best of all they were light and comfortable all day. I also like that I can slip them on and off like a sneaker and do not have to lace them up every time I put one on. I previously tried the Keen Utility Men's Detroit Low Steel Toe Shoe. While the shoe was nice and had good traction in the snow  and was waterproof it felt too much like a boot. It was very heavy and did not fit my everyday needs. With that shoe I had to wear a boot sock to make it feel comfortable. With the Targhee II I can wear a regular athletic sock and feel very comfortable.