These rain boots are perfectly suited to the purpose for which they are intended. They have a lot of style and interior fur will be ideal next winter (and the others, I hope :-)). You can fold the top of the boot to wear them in another style. I have a very strong calf and one is not obliged to close the high pressure, so they are very comfortable. I would recommend wearing a pair of anti-blister socks, it's not leather, even if they look.