After various recommendations of boots, decided on these for my first pair of winter/mountaineering boots. Fantastic from the start! Having used them in the Cairngorms and Pennines, both out on the moors, and on snow and ice, they have been fantastic. Great support and comfortable across most terrain, had been told to expect to be uncomfortable on tracks because of the stiffen sole, but they were fine, though definitely more suited to the moors and snow. Comfort, support and all round great boots. Would certainly recommended them