"First of all these shoes look sexy. Wear them with pair of jeans and you will look macho. These shoes are boots so it's kinda hard to run with them, however they are perfect for the wet weather. I was amazed by how well it blocks out the water. In addition the leather is strong, my shoes accidently got caught when the door was closing, and the door's edge was sharp however it only left a small dent. I would recommend it for winter. Require a nice long sock for this shoes"