I received these boots just in time for our first snowfall here in North Dakota. They are lightweight, easy to put on and pretty comfortable to wear. They do feel a little stiff, but I haven't worn "real" snow boots in a long time. I expect they will become less stiff with wear. I usually wear a 7.5 or an 8 depending on the brand. I ordered the 8s and they fit perfectly with thicker wool socks. My feet stayed toasty warm at temps around 15F. Can't wait to try them out tubing this season! After seeing mine, my husband ordered the men's pair for himself!