Love these boots, extremely comfortable for walking and good firm soles for ice and snow.  I would have given all five stars except for two exceptions.  Number one is that getting the boot on is a tad difficult because of the smaller boot opening. The buckle I would have hoped would have opened them up a bit more but it was not to be. I have an extremely narrow foot so I'm ok on that standpoint but I do have a high arch which means for some struggling. Also because they are so difficult to get on I can't wear a sock or liner, just barefoot so they do tend to stain your foot.  Aside from these little inconveniences I do like the boot.