I researched boots for several months before settling on these. I love how light they are and the sole of this boot is great on ice, I would recommend them to anyone wanting a nice boot that could be used for a little dressier occasion. These are not dress boots by any means but I wear them with skirts and they look ok. They do run small so order a size bigger so that they will fit I wear an 8.5 and ordered a 9.5 and they fit nice. These boots are warm enough with regular socks as well as heavier socks. I just wear regular socks and it allows movement and comfort.