These shoes are great, fit well 7 1/2 M) and definitely will keep feet dry in wet weather.  Haven't tried them in snow....yet, but next winter trip to Chicago I will see how they are.  Lots of ankle support. I do have to put my orthotic inside the shoe, but that is okay.  It was hard to find the right type of boot for what I need it for, which is a California girl on her frequent trips to Chicago at different times of the year.