Being a girl from the desert, i never wore closed toe shoes and hated them. When we moved to Germany, my toes froze! My husband purchased these for me and I adore them. I wore them all winter and since our spring is cold this year, i am still wearing them in April. Just bought a summer pair from columbia and i hope i love them this much. The comfort is excellant. Size is true. Warmth is unbeatable and they and lite, waterproof, and stylish. Love these!