These are definitely top quality and sturdy mud and slush shoes. I have very high arches so they are a bit of a tussle to get on but once on they are very comfy. I have a home on acreage so when it is stormy and wet out I can walk about with no fear of having wet feet. The soles are definitely heavy duty and rugged so times when you may be working in the garden or doing some winter pruning. Nice footwear and definitely do the job.