I have been very happy with these boots so far. I wore them in ankle to calf deep snow for several hours today while hiking around on wooded trails and through some deep wet and muddy spots, and my feet stayed warm and dry. The knit cuff at the top kept the snow from falling down into my boots and the tread on the bottom grips well. There was a fairly strong synthetic odor on them when they first arrived, but now that they have aired out for a few weeks, it's almost gone. The fit is a little snug but not at all uncomfortable. No problems with pressure points or blisters after wearing them all day. Especially for the price, I am very impressed and I have already recommended them to several friends.