NorthsideWomen's Kathmandu Waterproof Snow Boot

So, I bought the older pair maybe close to 5 years ago. I live in the EUP of Michigan, so our winters can be pretty good. I generally will wear these for walking dogs, light snow trails, general work-related visits (but not heavy duty field visits, as I work with private landowners) etc. I was really hoping the quality would still be there - I mean, it's no name-brand high end boot but I didn't really want/need that. Here's the scoop:1. The toe part looks a bit narrower. Old ones seemed wider. Also changed the accent line, maybe to mimic other brands.2. Minor changes such as it now says "waterproof" on the calf and has an ankle logo. Just details I noticed. I will say I have gone out in semi-slush conditions, and have also kicked my bigger dog's "soccer ball" which can make the top arch/ankle area of the boot kinda wet. Never had a problem with anything seeping in. That being said, I haven't been out in rain or splashing in puddles, just the typical light snow melt. I have other boots/snowshoes for heavier snow conditions. Color still seems to be the same.3. Tread is different. Other one had straight lines and yep, you would slip a little in icy conditions if you weren't careful. Now it's a zig-zag and I'm interested to see if it grips any better. I still will use a different shoe + strap on cleats if I think I might fall and crack my skull while walking. But generally these boots held up well when walking dogs in streets 1.5-2 miles in neighborhood. I know this is the big difference people talk about with lower end boots vs like maybe a Sorel version.Faux fur on the old pair did get matted but my feet usually run hot anyway. They still had wear in them except for the lining on one boot ripped along seam finally (just this season) and I knew was matter of time before lining was completely ruined. But, for having them that many years and wearing about 5-6 months a year casually, not too shabby.Fits as expected, so I'm happy about that. I generally lace these loose and slip them on. Love 'em.

These boot are comfortable, I wish they come 1/2 size, I'm 7.5 so I got size 8 with thick sock, boot straight from the box, I notice the label is peeling off from corner check my photo! I should return them!

Took these boots out of the box 4.5 hours ago--figured it'd be a good idea to break them in before it was time to pull out the snow shovel. Impressions:1. These are waterproof out of the box. It's been raining for 3 days and I've taken the dogs out, checked the mail, gone out to the car several times, and my feet are dry.2. The sizing is just about right. They initially felt a little small, but the issue is mostly all the synthetic fluff inside the boot which will (sadly) flatten and become matted over time.3. Warm! My feet are ALWAYS cold. The only time I ever had "hot feet" was when I was between 6-9 months pregnant. My feet were cold when I shoved them into the boots, and within 30 minutes they were nice and toasty. They are actually a bit sweaty as I type this review.4. Craftsmanship: deduct a half star. If you are looking for perfect seams and even stitching all around, you will be disappointed. When I just glanced at the boots, they looked GREAT. Upon closer inspection, it became clear that whoever (or whatever--you never know these days) fabricated my boots was not plagued by OCD issues. Not a big deal since the imperfections are simply cosmetic and only apparent when actively scrutinized.5. Tread/sole: deduct another half star. I will be wearing these boots for sledding, shoveling snow, and accompanying my kids to all manner of wintertime entertainment. The tread on these boots is composed primarily of somewhat shallow horizontal grooves across the sole, which is quite thin. Another reviewer indicated that she could almost feel the ground beneath her feet while wearing these boots. That is an exaggeration, but I will say that I can feel the uneven tiles on my kitchen floor through the soles of these boots. On a plus note, the less substantial soles make the boots lighter than they appear. After almost 5 hours of continuous wear (outside, inside, up and down stairs), my leg muscles are not fatigued at all.I really needed something waterproof and warm for the winter, and these boots fit the bill. They are competitively priced and stylish. All in all, I'm really pleased with my purchase and have no problem recommending them to other Amazon.com shoppers.

I order a light beige colour which is called Gingerbread but I received the dark brown colour which is called Chocolate. I had to return it because it was the wrong colour. However I did not re order it as the quality was very poor and the stitches were coming off.

Kept me warm in winter in Quebec by -22 degres celsius even with inactive for up to an hour (sitting in dog sled). Grip is okay

Received these boots yesterday. I am usually a size 8-8.5, and ordered a 9 but they are snug. I can feel my toes right at the tip of the boot, and it is especially snug around the heel area. The price has increased since my purchase, so I'm hoping they will wear-in a bit.They seem like decent quality. My only complaint / concern is that the tongue is only attached for the first 4 inches or so. Higher up, tere is no lining to prevent snow from getting in behind it and into the boot. The tongue does sit behind the boot laces pretty well if the laces are done very tightly, so I'm hoping that is enough to keep snow out. But I imagine if the tongue shifts at all, or the laces loosen, it will be a problem.Edit: I have now worn these boots for a total of about 3 hours and am updating my rating from 4 to 2 star. The right boot only has begun digging into my foot, right where the rubber ends in top of the foot / lower ankle area. It has sort of folder in and it makes these boots very uncomfortable to wear. I bought these for a trip to Banff next week and am very disappointed. I will have to look for something else now and am not sure if I can return these used, but will try.

These boots were a perfect fit, and very warm and comfy. For the price, they are fantastic quailty. However, like someone else wrote, the back of the right boot seems to have a bit of plastic or something sticking out slightly that is rubbing against my ankle. I'm not sure how to fix this or if it's a defect with the pair I got. I decided to keep them and deal with it but other than that they're great. Hopefully not all the pairs have the same problem.

I am thrilled with these boots. During the first substantial snowfall (slush and all), I dressed up my puppy (with her boots and down coat) and my Northside boots and went for a 2 hour walk.I was thrilled that my feet were warm and cozy and most importantly DRY the entire duration of our walk. The boots boast a great grip on slippery ice, stand up to wet, gushy slush and feel great on the concrete.The faux fur softly surround your calves and entire feet as they keep you nice and warm but not overly hot.Excellent purchase!!!!