I ordered these boots in the fall of 2015, and I fell in love with them as soon as they arrived. I spent last year in Boston, and after the winter they had in 2014-15 I knew that I needed a heavy-duty set of boots to get me through the harsh conditions. As luck would have it, Boston didn't get much snow this past winter, but when we did have inclimate weather I was more than prepared to maneuver through the snowy streets and across the icy sidewalks.These boots are a perfect combination of style and functionality. They look just like normal fashion boots (wtih leather on the rim of the calf and the foot part of the boot, and suede along the main part of the calf), but because they are manufactured by an actual boot company, they have hard-core, ready-to-climb-Everest treads on the bottom. I was able to walk with confidence through slippery streets thanks to the grip on these boots. And because they're so fashionable looking, I felt completely comfortable wearing them all day as normal indoor footwear. They kept me warm outside but comfortable indoors, and they have excellent arch support.They held up very well through the winter, and they're currently stored away, ready to be worn a few months from now. The boots are extremely well made so I don't expect them to be wearing out anytime soon, but if/when they do I'll most likely get another pair. In fact, I've been very tempted to get them in brown (I currently have them in black).I've purchased a lot of boots over the years, and these are without a doubt my *absolute* favorite. After winter was over I continued wearing them through the cooler days of early spring, since they don't immediately stand out as winter wear.