I got these to wear at the Farmers Markets that I work at, which are outside rain or shine. Sadly, I gotta keep looking for something to keep my feet warm. Yes, these are warmer than regular shoes. Sadly, part of the warming design is a very, and I mean VERY thick insole. So thick, that it does not offer support. Having some cushioning to take the blow of walking on pavement or gravel is helpful, but too much cushioning is bad for your feet and ankles according to podiatrists and my own bones telling me so. So, your heel is wobbling on a thick elevated heel pad, while there is a steep decline toward the ball of your foot, but still- that area is thick and unstable. There isn't even an arch support or stabilizer bar inside the shoe, or raised ridges like on some insoles like the Super Feet brand (I think thats the name, I didn't like them, but I understand the design). Next- when I walk, something about the structure of the boot tongue and upper part rubs a lot on my lower shin where it meets my ankle. I can't figure out why it feels like a dull ache, I tried loosening the shoestrings, and wearing thick socks. But the more I walk, the more it presses against my skin over and over wearing it out and causing a dull ache. But- they are waterproof so far, and cozy for wearing to the office. I changed my insoles and it allows them to be slightly bearable, but most folks regular insoles are a lot lower to the ground then the insole that came in these, so the shoe ends up being bigger around the ball of the foot and toes, which makes it feel like a size to large, and that is not good for support either. Either way, no matter the insole, you're basically, slightly rolling your ankle left and right. Sorry...these just don't feel like someone actually tested these by working outside in real life circumstances. I'll keep them for office days and find something else to wear when I have to actually walk.