(This is a first impression review which will be added to after the next snow and more time with this shoe)

These have been purchased so I can accomplish two things with these snowshoes on; shake snow off our small trees that can't take the snow load and to shovel the driveway.  I have regular cut, all weather snowshoes but they are low tops.  They're fine for walking in inclement weather but terrible for stepping in snow and slush above shoe top level.  Enter these snow shoes.

First impressions; very well made, heavy duty construction.  These are a bit heavier then I expected but after wearing them a short bit, ten minutes or so, I don't notice the weight.  The boot is a two part boot.  There's the main outer shell and an inner liner which can be easily removed and reinstalled if need be for drying purposes or replacement.

These are a work related snow boot, not a wilderness snow boot.  If you're looking for a snow, hiking boot for long treks, I cannot recommend these for that purpose although one could go on occasional short walks in these boots of under three miles.  If going for more frequent or longer walks, unless an emergency, I'd recommend looking for another, more appropriate, snow shoe.

These are rated for -60F but most of the time, most snow/rain in our area takes place when it's +28 - +38 degrees F so I won't be able to address the extreme cold question which they're rated for.

An ordering problem one should be aware of, they only can be purchased in even sizes.  I'm a 10 1/2 D (med) fit and had to buy size 11 D so they're a touch large.  That's not a flaw in the construction of the boot as it's a consumer niggle all should be aware of.  Because of this, they're a touch large but if one were to wear heavy wool socks, this would help with those who are an in between size like I am.

The boots have two adjustment ties; a top calf strap on the outside edge to snug up the top of the shoe and crisscrossed bungee front ankle ties to snug things up a bit at the top of the foot/ankle joint.

There's nothing small or dainty about these boots and my recommendation is, they're best put on sitting down but with pant legs tucked into the sock top, they slip on surprisingly easy.

The upper part or gaiter is eleven inches above the main part of the front of the boot.  The overall height of the shoe, from floor to boot top is fifteen inches.  The lower part of the boot looks and feels like your typical rubber rain/snow boot and does not qualify as flexible.  The upper is a rubberized, rubber lined, canvas material.  The sole has a typical aggressive knobbed construction, is not flexible nor indoor friendly.  The sole has added sharp edges in the shape of a "W" between knobs for digging into slippery snow and ice.  Very nice safety feature.  It is advised that one will need an outdoor porch/garage seating location in which to remove these snowshoes as after being in the snow and slush, they should be taken off outside before being brought into the house.

Overall, based on first impressions, I have no qualms about this purchase and see nothing that would prevent me from recommending these untested snow shoes.  The reason for the four stars, at first impression, I have no reason to knock them down to three stars but I have no personal experience in which to give them five stars.  Again, this is a incomplete, first impression review and will be added to when I have realtime snow and rain experience.  Until then I hope the above helps answer questions regarding product construction and first impressions.