I walk my dog in the woods several days a week and often the paths and grass are wet and muddy and even covered with snow in winter. These are my shoes. I can't believe how comfortable they are and how dry my feet stay even though I bought 1/2 size larger than usual to wear extra socks with them to keep my feet warm and dry. How much do I like her? I bought my first pair about a year ago and they still feel great, but I've moved on and bought 3 more pairs for the future. Expensive? Possible, but if you want quality, you have to pay a little more.