It hasn't snowed yet so I have not had a chance to test them out yet.. (that is the only reason I gave them a 4 star) but MAN! do they ever look rugged, the treads look like they are ready for anything and they feel great when I have them on. I normally wear a 11-11.5 so I ordered the size 12's, they felt really good when I put them on but it was plain to see they were too big.  So I returned them and re-odered the 11's, ....PERFECT fit.  Amazons return system is wonderful! I never have to worry about that when I order  something from Amazon.