I do not recommend these boots.  I live in a moderate climate and have worn these boots approximately 15 times.  This week I took them out to wear and found they have already come apart at the back seam.  They are fashionable, cute, and I truly loved them.  But, I did not find them to be quality boots at all.  They have not lasted even one season for me.  When I contacted the manufacturer regarding what I considered to be a manufacturer's defect, they were cavalier about my complaint.  I would not recommend these boots due to their total lack of durability.