These boots are worth every penny, and them some!!! I wear them all the time. When I wore them in the rain, they kept my feet dry and the traction on the bottom kept me from slipping on tile. After wearing them all day (8+ hours), my feet do NOT HURT. Icing on the cake? They look so stylish with every outfit I have worn them with (dress, over-sized sweater and leggings, and a top with jeans). This boot is perfect for fall, winter, and into spring while it is rainy and before temperatures get warm!