Bought a pair of shoes similar to " Men's Times" in 1997.. Next day wore them on trip to England in early May.... second day there woke to 4" of snow.. wore all day in the snow and did not leak even though wet... End of day, dry socks... very comfortable walking shoe....21 days there and in Ireland .. every day rain.. again, NO leaks !....amazing shoes... about 15 years ago, I started using them for ''Gardening, lawn mowing and bad weather shoes.... have worn them mostly in bad weather and dirt, consistently when needed " hard working and weather proof work shoes... Got them out today for a walk in wet snow, and brushed them off and applied a coat of polish.... amazing they look really good and are still comfortable and still have original laces !... Thank you for perhaps the BEST lasting shoes I have ever owned....I also wear Rockport and Clarks, so, these are in good company ..