Sorels look nice and rugged. However... The quality of workmanship is terrible. My top of the line snow boots ($250+) fell apart on the same day, like magic. The plastic soles on both feet cracked, and the upper seam which appeared to be sown is actually just cheaply glued. Of course they are made in China, home of the cheap fake goods. There are so many other quality made boots you should buy before wasting money on Sorels