I recently moved to the Midwest and after a huge snowstorm came to the conclusion that I needed a serious pair of boots that were warm, waterproof and easy to be cleaned. After looking online I came across some promos for the Helcor Timberland and the demonstrations were exactly what I was looking for. I already own Polo Ranger boots and Nike Goadomes so I was looking for something that could really handle adverse conditions. The Goadomes feel great but the leather on the toe is shredded from walking in hard snow and the occasional scuffs. The Polo boots are really boots in name only. I haven't worn 6" boots since high school but the Helcors definitely feel better than the old Timberlands. The Helcors are on par with the Goadomes in terms of feel but are MUCH more durable. After wearing them out in snowy areas they are very warm, feel great and salt and dirty snow wipe right off. Unlike most Timberlands that are a size to a 1/2 size too big, these were actually very true to size. I can't recommend these boots highly enough.