I have chosen these boots because Rieker actually has a good name. Last winter was long and there was a lot I've really been looking forward Schnee.Daher as they waren.Gekauft because I did 12/2012. But after the first few days I was really disappointed. You pay for it so not short of money. The feet were wet with snow and rain. Sole sparked sich.Also exchanged. No problem. Thought it was a material error. Even with the new pair of the same problem. Now 12/2013, I wear them again, of course. is indeed getting cold. They are warm but not for the snow and slush or rain. The upper material looks (despite clean !!! understood) from bad, at the tips of scratches, as if I had been around forever. The lining in the foot, especially the heel has become very thin or is gone. So who wants to buy new shoes, not every year, buys other better.