Function over fashion. If you're going to need a boot in frigid temperatures or snow, this IS the boot. It is what those in the know about cold weather wear. I got them for my daughter who commutes to work on the train to downtown Chicago. Nothing she had before, duck shoes or Hunter boots kept her feet as warm and dry.
I am usually a fan of uggs, but this year I decided to buy these after some recommendations from friends. They are a bit clunky at first but I got used to that. I do have to lace them up every time I wear them and some jeans can feel a bit uncomfortable tucked in the boot! But they are super cute and very warm!