Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Took these boots out of the box 4.5 hours ago--figured it'd be a good idea to break them in before it was time to pull out the snow shovel. Impressions: 1. These are waterproof out of the box. It's been raining for 3 days and I've taken the dogs out, checked the mail, gone out to the car several times, and my feet are dry. 2. The sizing is just about right. They initially felt a little small, but the issue is mostly all the synthetic fluff inside the boot which will (sadly) flatten and become matted over time. 3. Warm! My feet are ALWAYS cold. The only time I ever had "hot feet" was when I was between 6-9 months pregnant. My feet were cold when I shoved them into the boots, and within 30 minutes they were nice and toasty. They are actually a bit sweaty as I type this review. 4. Craftsmanship: deduct a half star. If you are looking for perfect seams and even stitching all around, you will be disappointed. When I just glanced at the boots, they looked GREAT. Upon closer inspection, it became clear that whoever (or whatever--you never know these days) fabricated my boots was not plagued by OCD issues. Not a big deal since the imperfections are simply cosmetic and only apparent when actively scrutinized. 5. Tread/sole: deduct another half star. I will be wearing these boots for sledding, shoveling snow, and accompanying my kids to all manner of wintertime entertainment. The tread on these boots is composed primarily of somewhat shallow horizontal grooves across the sole, which is quite thin. Another reviewer indicated that she could almost feel the ground beneath her feet while wearing these boots. That is an exaggeration, but I will say that I can feel the uneven tiles on my kitchen floor through the soles of these boots. On a plus note, the less substantial soles make the boots lighter than they appear. After almost 5 hours of continuous wear (outside, inside, up and down stairs), my leg muscles are not fatigued at all. I really needed something waterproof and warm for the winter, and these boots fit the bill. They are competitively priced and stylish. All in all, I'm really pleased with my purchase and have no problem recommending them to other Amazon.com shoppers.