I have a quasi-labor intensive career and am always on the look out for a well-made pair of boots that can transition from working hard to looking good. These are they. I purchased these for an upcoming trip abroad, as I rely predominantly on public transportation and my feet to get around when I travel. While not Siberia, I hear that Seoul in December is still pretty cold, so I wanted a pair of sturdy boots that would be warm, relatively weather-proof, have good anti-slip soles, and could stand up to wandering around a hilly country in the Winter. I was fortunate to find a pair on Amazon Warehouse for a significant discount, which was the main factor in this purchase, after potential usage. So far, these boots do NOT disappoint. The leather is extremely supple, to the point where they barely (if at all) need breaking in. While they do seem to run a little large, as mentioned in several other reviews, the extra space is just right for thick socks, while not being so much that my feet rattle around inside them. The biggest thing to adjust to (for me) is the thick sole and heel height, both of which are a bit taller than what I'm used to. The added 1" - 1.5" to my height is a little weird, but the boots make it extremely comfortable. Even though I did not pay full price, they would still be worth the MSRP.