These boots are 100% identical (except for the brand name) to the Travis size 11 toddler tote bags my daughter has been wearing in Minnesota winters for the past 2 years. My experience with these boots has been 100% positive. They're waterproof in sleet, warm up to -15°F for up to 25 minutes, and survive multiple puddles without getting wet. They're a bit damp inside so I open them up and put them on a heated floor - they dry out quickly. She can put them on and take them off easily by herself.