I am a female 50 something horse owner that needed a warm waterproof / cold proof boot.  This one fills the bill.  I have trouble ordering shoes online because I have wide feet with high arches.  I have had no problem sliding my feet in with or without socks.  The felt liners really keep the feet warmer and allow some cushion if I step on a rock or piece of ice while doing chores.  My old rubber boots deteriorated in our dry climate and cracked in the last little flood episode in the back yard.  These should be more durable and comfortable.  So far they have held up to the adobe that makes up our yard and I can hose them off if it's not too cold for the hose.