I just got the boot in time for a two day (and night) wet and cold hiking/camping trip. The boot remained dry and warm with day temps 45F and nights 30F by the fire. The only complaint I had was with the bottom comfort. The bottom is pretty hard and that was with me wearing a thick wool sock. That is the reason for a four star and not a five star. I installed a gel sole pad and that helped a lot. I also see the concern that others have brought up with regard to the one eye loop being potentially weak - I give it respect when tying my boot. I've gone through a lot of boots over the past few years with not much luck. They are too cold, they eventually leak, they are uncomfortable, etc. To some extent, it seems the better they look the worse they perform.  Overall, for $90 this is a good boot.  They kept me warm and dry.