I bought these for my husband for our upcoming trip to a winter festival.  They are very warm but breathable, and have very good water-proof qualities.  I have a pair myself, and have worn them on countless hikes already and they are the best for relieving foot fatigue.  I just went on a very hard hike and am only able to walk at work thanks to the support these shoes provide to my aching legs.  The soles are wide and have good grip, making it very  hard to roll your ankles on uneven turf.  They also look nice with normal clothes, so you don't look like you're wearing industrial boots with your designer jeans.  My husband likes them so much they're his go-to pair of close-toed shoes.