Boots bought on the advice of friends. Tested this winter. Real snow boots ... well big (not to drive, for example) but they are hot thanks to the removable inner boot (which is great to dry), and that's what I wanted. For cons, the boots still carve great .... I hesitated on size at the sight of the comments. I put on a good 41, I often take the 42 to be quiet, but then the 42 shoes a little big! They are also very large which should play as I walk along, but fine. I have to tighten the laces so they hold the foot!