I bought these boots in the fall expecting some decent snow but we have had very little snow this year. I use them around the house, hunting and backcountry trips. I wore them on two elk hunts in the high country and they performed well. The sole provides great support for climbing and side hilling. Temps were 12 degrees and my feet stayed warm throughout the day. Overall quality of the boot is excellent. They are heavier than I am used to for a hunting boot. Bottomline, my feet don't hurt and stay warm and at the end of the day that's the most important thing to me.