text: Needed new boots half way through the Great Winter of 2014/2015 here in the greater Boston area, since my old boots were all pretty much on their last legs. These are cozy and helpful, but they run big which became a problem when I had to walk around in them. I tripped on the tip of the boot/toe a few times out of nowhere. Also one of the buttons was missing within the first 1-2 wearings of the boots, very disappointing. Still, better than nothing, I'll use them for shoveling the driveway, but will need something else for actually walking around.