Although the plush lining extends to the toes, but the sole is very thin. All isolated downward, is a thin pad that looks like this from rags used clothing. So that's toward the bottom unfortunately the same poor insulation which have also actually warmer-looking but poor insulated winter boots Montain Ice. There is no midsole for example made of cork or similar, stones under the shoe can be felt clearly. "Exploration of the Arctic" is below the company logo, but this is related to these shoes probably kidding. They may in the transitional period and at temperatures just below zero suck a little, if you stay with it in motion, but that I would not be spending hours in ice and snow in some exercise outdoors, such as at a winter hunting. The leather is good but made hydrophobic, in about 10 cm high filled tub no water in 30 minutes entered the shoes. When take out the water beaded on it. Had the sole worked better, I would keep well, but so I sent them back. Because of the significantly better insulation in the upper section and the neat water repellency but already three points - unlike my review of Montain Ice boots (see if you are interested there). The price of shoes is but apparently ploy to suggest a bargain. Also on the manufacturer's website can be found many times higher "recommended retail prices", which are then crossed to then perhaps to require 1/3.