I'm on my 5th year with a pair of Alpha Burlys. I do like the boots. I was looking at the new Alpha Burlys and they seem a little heavier than my old ones. Still a great rubber boot that don't flop all around when you're walking. The neophreme lining and the straps to tighten the top are then nuts. FOr real fridgid weather I wear a pair of Danners or some real heavy insulated Rockys.