Hi Mark, I bought Crispi Stegg boots last autumn for hunting.I've given them a good test through different conditions and terrain.Fit like a glove, very comfy, warm, great grip on all surfaces except smooth wet concrete or smooth wet stone. Great grip on riverbed though. They are very well designed, 100% waterproof. Friend of mine bought a pair after seeing mine. He's also used them for digging and thinks they are great boots. I love mine and would buy another pair. Only bad thing , I snapped 1 lace while lacing up, on inspection there was a small burr of metal on the inside of 1 of the lace h