I concur with Wilfredo. These boots are indeed created for walking. They are very comfortable. The leather is treated so one can walk in snow and rain, and the feet still stay dry. Also, when walking indoors like on a warehouse or manufacturing plant floors, the soles of the boots do not make annoying obscence sqeeking sounds.

I am rating them 4.0 to 4.5. If they are lined with Gore-tek they would be absolutely perfect. It's critical for folks in extreme climate to not only keep feet and toes dry, but also warm. More importantly, for diabetics it is important to keep feet warm and dry and comfortable. Circulation is the primary concern for lower extremities.