These Columbia boots are great.  I purchased as a present for my wife just prior to going on a ski trip (my wife doesn't ski)  So imagine standing in sub 20 degree weather all day for many days without skiing (I can't) and your feet are still warm!  That's a promised fulfilled.  On top of that the boots are very light and highly stylish as they went great with her winter outfit.  Most of my purchases typically don't  live up to expectations but this one did and, dare I say, actually exceeded it....