I needed a warm, comfortable and waterproof shoe for Dog Sports. I had tried and failed several pairs of walking boots and found they fell short of what I needed. given the amount of hanging around iinvolved in IGP the cold can be a real enemy. Then I had the thought that a stalking boot is a "hanging around sort of boot" and decided to give it a go. I'm glad I did. They provide me with everything I need and that means I am a much more patient and, so more successful, dog handler. I bought a size up so I can layer up on the thermal socks and tights. These seem bombproof, but if they ever wear out, I will buy another pair. 5 * are two a penny on online reviews, which is a shame. Few things are really 5*, but among those that are, these boots belong.