Tried these on a whim as they were one of the few shoes in sz 14 I could find at a good price. Shoe is heavy but well made and very comfortable from the get go. They accomodate a custom orthotic nicely with a removable footbed and stay quite dry even when I've stepped into slushy puddles. I'll definitely buy again for winter shoes, but I'm a tad concerned the neoprene waterproof lining will be warm on my feet come summer.